The passing of a best friend often feels like part of your family has been ripped from you. Anger, sorrow, grief and sometimes even denial — all these and more can overwhelm you as you grapple with the tragedy. It’s in these moments that we most need God’s peace, strength and joy. Through prayer, you … Read more
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 You’ll Learn TodayWhat Are The Names Of The Twelve Disciples?The … 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. What You’ll Learn TodayWhy Are Rosaries Important?What Does It Mean When You … 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. What You’ll Learn TodayWho Is John … 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. What You’ll Learn TodayHow is a New Pope Chosen?Who is the Current Pope?Who Will Be the Next Pope After Francis?1. Robert Sarah2. Peter … 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. What You’ll Learn TodayImmediately After DeathDestroying The Papal Seal Sede … Read more
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