The Catholic Crusade

Boxing Day has evolved into a post-Christmas shopping spree, but this holiday has surprisingly religious roots. Trace the history of Boxing Day back to Catholic traditions of giving alms to the poor on St. Stephen’s Day, December 26th.

December 28th marks the Feast of the Holy Innocents, commemorating the biblical account of King Herod’s decree to massacre all male infants in Bethlehem in an attempt to kill the infant Jesus.

December 13th is the Feast Day of St. Lucy (the Patron Saint of the Eyes)

The story behind St. Lucy’s gruesome torture, brave defiance of Roman authorities, unlikely survival, and emblem of sacrificed eyes representing her devotion and miraculous faith.

He’s not the most famous apostle, but discover how St. Jude became the saint to call when hope seems lost.

From disruptive conversations to unruly children, delve into one worshiper's journey of navigating the balance between maintaining reverence and standing against the tide of mediocrity at Mass. Are we tolerating too much in our pursuit of acceptance?

The Immaculate Conception is one of the most misunderstood Catholic doctrines - many wrongly assume it refers to Jesus’ conception. This blog clarifies the actual meaning - it encompasses Mary’s wondrous preservation from original sin at the moment of her own conception in view of her sacred destiny as Mother of Christ.