By Jennifer Lindberg The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a a world famous Catholic devotion garnering extensive and recent news coverage. Pope Francis’  consecration of Russia and the Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary renewed interest in this centuries old devotion that has inspired saints, popes, and the lay faithful.  Mary’s Immaculate Heart was thrust into the world-wide spotlight … Read More

By Jennifer Lindberg A beautiful Catholic chapel to the Immaculate Heart of Mary awaits prayerful visitors everyday in the nation’s capital. The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. provides a prayer that can be used in August when the Catholic Church traditionally celebrates the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A beautiful Catholic chapel  The chapel at the Basilica hosts … Read More

By Jennifer Lindberg It’s one of the most popular holy items Catholics wear around their necks: the Catholic brown scapular.  Here’s everything you need to know about this well-worn sacramental that has amazing promises attached to it. Today, the Catholic Church approves 18 different kinds of scapulars, such as the green scapular. But the most well-known Catholic scapular comes from … Read More

  Introducing Father Byrd’s bulletin series aimed at giving people inspiring answers to our Catholic faith. Father explores a lot in his inaugural series, sharing an amazing story of celebrating Mass at the Holy House of Loreto in Italy, and delving into the Church’s use of Latin in her worship.

  By Jennifer Lindberg There are three powerful prayers to the Precious Blood of Jesus we can say for the month of July.  The Catholic Church teaches that every drop of blood that Christ shed for us is worthy of adoration. “The Blood of the Man-God, is the pledge of peace between Heaven and earth, the object of profoundest worship, … Read More