We all know that Jesus had 12 disciples or apostles, and many of us can name all or most of them. In this post, we talk a bit more about each disciple, what their name means and some of the notable things they did. What Are The Names Of The Twelve Disciples? To start, let’s … Read more
A rosary is a powerful sacramental that is important to the Catholic faith. So finding can be symbolic for some people, especially practicing Catholics. In this post, we discuss the spiritual meaning of finding a rosary and what to do if you find one. Why Are Rosaries Important? You may have noticed that Catholic faithful treat … Read more
The idea that a pastor can sell a church suggests that pastors own the churches they minister at or that they have the authority to sell the church. But this is not the case in a majority of denominations. That said, there are some situations where the pastor owns the church and probably has the … Read more
While there are opportunities to see the Pope in Vatican City, it is unlikely that you’ll get a one-on-one meeting where he individually blesses your rosary or some other religious item. But there are other ways to get a rosary blessed by the Pope. Some involve going to Rome yourself, but you can also get … Read more
John Paul II was not just a former Pope; he is also a saint. For a person to be canonized into a saint, there has to be two miracles attributed to them after their death. In this post, we discuss the two miracles that Pope John Paul II performed. Who Is John Paul II? Let’s … Read more
With over a billion followers worldwide, the Roman Catholic Church is the largest branch of Christianity. This makes the papacy a seat of great authority and prestige. With great power comes great duty and responsibilities. So the Pope has plenty to occupy his hours. Here’s a rundown of what the Pope does all day. What … Read more
While no one is fully certain who will succeed Pope Francis, we can speculate who the next Pope will be based on the age, popularity and religious politics of various notable cardinals. How is a New Pope Chosen? A papal conclave is convened within 15 to 20 days of death or resignation of the sitting … Read more
The death of a sitting or former pope marks the beginning of a mourning period that follows strict rules of protocol. Most of the activities during this period are ceremonial and highly symbolic. Here’s everything you need to know about what happens when the Pope dies. Immediately After Death The pope’s chief of staff, or … Read more
Praying is one of the central acts of Christian faith. It’s how we talk to God to ask for forgiveness, praise his goodness, and make petitions. It’s no wonder there are plenty of sacred prayer traditions in the Church. One of these is the Novena, a set of prayers that you say over nine days. … Read more
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