2018-05-21 07:39
Today is the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church. This new feast, recently established by Pope Francis, which occurs at the end of the Easter season, is a reminder of the eternal relationsh… Read More
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"IF YOU ARE WHAT YOU SHOULD BE, YOU WILL SET THE WHOLE WORLD ON FIRE."
"LET THE TRUTH BE YOUR DELIGHT.... PROCLAIM IT..., BUT WITH A CERTAIN CONGENIALITY." ~ St. Catherine of Siena
2018-05-20 07:52
On the day of Pentecost when the seven weeks of Easter had come to an end, Christ’s Passover is fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, manifested, given, and communicated as… Read More
2018-05-18 04:47
On May 18, the Church honors the first Pope St. John in its history. Saint John I, a martyr, was incarcerated and starved to death by a heretical Germanic king during the sixth century.
Sa… Read More
2018-05-17 01:45
The feast of Mary, Help of Christians takes place on May 24th. The nine day novena begins on May 16 and ends on May 24. St. John Bosco was the greatest propagator of the devotion to Ma… Read More
2018-05-15 04:37
Saint Isidore the Farmer is the saint of the day for May 15. He is the patron of Madrid, Spain as well as Leon, Saragossa, and Seville. Saint Isidore is also the patron of farmers, peasants… Read More
2018-05-14 05:07
Saint Matthias, apostle and martyr, is the saint of the day for May 14th. He is the patron of carpenters and tailors and against alcoholism and small pox.
The Greek Matthias is a name… Read More
2018-05-09 05:40
The Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit begins on May 11 and ends on May 19.
ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
To be recited daily during the Novena
On my knees I before the great mult… Read More
2018-05-08 09:08
Blessed Bartolo Longo, founder of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, was born in 1841, the son of a doctor. He came from a good home and was an easy-going, friendly young man… Read More
2018-05-07 05:16
The saint of the day for May 7th is Saint Rose Venerini (1656-1713). She is the founder of the “Holy Teachers.”
Rose was born in Viterbo, Italy in 1656, of a very pious family… Read More
2018-05-03 06:14
May is the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. As a child, I attended a Catholic parochial school named in honor of Mary taught by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre… Read More
2018-05-02 05:02
A Life Such as Heaven Intended — Amazon Synopsis:
The Civil War rages around her, yet Brigid McGinnis has her life planned out. That was, until she stumbles across an unconscious Conf… Read More
2018-05-01 03:28
Saint Joseph the Worker is the feast day for May 1. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, is the patron saint of workers. Pope Pius XII decided in 1955 to add the optional feast day of… Read More
2018-04-30 03:55
Saint Pius V, whose feast we celebrate today is known as the Pope of the Holy Rosary.
Michael Ghislieri was born near Alessandria in Italy in 1504. He was a poor shepherd boy, who entered t… Read More
2018-04-27 03:42
Saint Louis de Monfort, a French priest and advocate of Marian consecration is the saint of the day for April 27. Born to a poor family in 1673 in the Breton village of Montfort, as an… Read More
2018-04-26 04:05
Image: Our Lady of Good Counsel
April 26 is the feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, the patroness of those seeking enlightenment.
On the Feast of Saint Mark, the Evangelist, April 25 1467, t… Read More
2018-04-25 05:26
Saint Mark the Evangelist, the author of the second Gospel, is commonly identified as “John Mark” in the Acts of the Apostles. He is the patron saint of: attorneys, notaries, pr… Read More
2018-04-24 03:18
Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen is the saint we celebrate on April 24. Known as Mark Rey and the “Poor Man’s Lawyer,” he was born in 1577 at Sigmaringen, Prussia.
Mark… Read More
2018-04-22 19:01
Saint Joseph is the patron saint of workers. May 1 is the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. This feast day reveals that Saint Joseph the Worker is an exemplary model for humble, dedicated w… Read More
2018-04-21 06:13
April 21 is the feast of Saint Anselm of Canterbury, a Benedictine monk, abbot, philosopher and theologian, who held the office of archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. He is a Doctor… Read More
2018-04-19 05:57
Image: Saint Anthony of Pavoni
Today’s saint of the day is Saint Anthony of Pavoni, Dominican monk and priest who was martyred for the faith. Born in Savigliano, Italy, in 1326; he di… Read More
2018-04-18 05:18
Image: Saint Zita of Lucca
The novena to Saint Zita begins today. Repeat the following prayer for 9 days in a row. Her feast day is April 27.
Saint Zita is the patron saint of houseke… Read More
2018-04-17 04:52
The saint of the day for April 17 is Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, a Third Order Franciscan and pilgrim. He is the patron saint of homeless people.
Born in northern France in 1748, he was th… Read More
2018-04-16 03:31
Image: Saint Bernadette Soubirous
April 16 is the feast of Saint Bernadette Soubirous, a mystic and visionary at Lourdes, France. Saint Bernadette is the patron saint of: Lourdes, the… Read More
2018-04-13 06:54
Today’s saint of the day is Blessed Margaret of Castello, who was born to a noble Italian family near Florence, Italy, in 1287. Both parents wanted a son. When they were told that the… Read More
2018-04-12 04:36
Saint Teresa of the Andes
April 12 is the feast of Saint Teresa of the Andes, the first Chilean and the first Discalced Carmelite nun outside Europe to be declared a saint. Saint Teresa of… Read More
2018-04-11 04:10
Saint Stanislaus, Bishop of Kraków
April 11 is the feast of Saint Stanislaus, the Bishop of Kraków, and patron saint of Kraków and Poland. A champion of religious… Read More
2018-04-10 03:49
Image: Saint Magdalene of Canossa
Saint Magdalene of Canossa, virgin, foundress of the Canossian Family of Daughters and Sons of Charity is the saint of the day for April 10. She was a woma… Read More
2018-04-08 05:29
I have been praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for over twenty-five years now and celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday for about the same length of time. I have to be honest and say that I… Read More
2018-04-06 06:03
Saint Maria Crescentia Höss is the saint of the day for April 6. She was a contemplative nun of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis, who was known for her kindness an… Read More
2018-04-05 04:33
Image: Saint Vincent Ferrer Preaching
Alonso Cano (1601–1667)
April 5 is the feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer, a renowned Spanish Dominican missionary who converted thousands of European… Read More
2018-04-04 20:49
I’m linking up with Carolyn Astfalk and Catholic Mom for An Open Book.
Here’s what I’ve been reading during the past month!
St. Faustina Prayer Book for Adoration by Susa… Read More
2018-04-03 23:51
Image: Saint Isidore of Seville
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682)
On April 4, the Church celebrates Saint Isidore of Seville, the patron saint of the Internet and the autho… Read More
2018-04-01 21:56
The Lord’s triumph, on the day of the Resurrection, is final. Where are the soldiers the rulers posted there? Where are the seals that were fixed to the stone of the tomb? Where are t… Read More
2018-03-29 05:10
“The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgica… Read More
2018-03-23 04:43
Image: Christ Crucified by Diego Velázquez
Holy Week is the week that changed the world. Here are 12 ways you can make this week more meaningful.
1. PRAY throughout the day, sp… Read More
2018-03-22 06:04
Image: St. Faustina Prayer Book for Adoration by Susan Tassone
St. Faustina Prayer Book for Adoration by Susan Tassone has been released just in time for Holy Week and Divine Mercy Sunday, d… Read More
2018-03-20 04:24
Image: Saint Maria Josefa of the Heart of Jesus
Saint Maria Josefa of the Heart of Jesus is the saint of the day for March 20. Canonized by Pope John Paul II on October 1 in the Jubile… Read More
2018-03-19 04:14
March 19 is the solemnity of Saint Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mary, foster father of Jesus, and patron of the universal Church. On May 31, we honor Saint Joseph as the patron of work… Read More
2018-03-16 06:49
“I Can Only Imagine” by the Christian rock band, MercyMe was released in 2001. It immediately rose to the top of the charts and has sold over two million copies — the only… Read More
2018-03-15 02:07
March 15 is the feast of Saint Louise de Marillac, the co-founder, with Saint Vincent de Paul, of the Daughters of Charity. She is the patroness of: disappointing children, those rejected b… Read More
2018-03-14 06:59
Saint Matilda — Stained Glass Window
March 14 is the feast of Saint Matilda, the Queen of Germany and wife of Henry I. She is the patroness of: disappointing children, falsely a… Read More
2018-03-09 06:11
Image: Saint Frances of Rome Giving Alms
The saint of the day for March 9th is Saint Frances of Rome, one of the great mystics of the 15th century. She was born in Rome to a noble fam… Read More
2018-03-08 06:36
The saint of the day is Saint John of God, Founder of the Order of the Brothers Hospitallers, which bears his name. He is the patron of the sick, the dying, firefighters, and alcoholics.
Sa… Read More
2018-03-07 04:21
On March 7, we honor Saints Perpetua and Felicity, early Christian martyrs and mothers. Perpetua was a convert to Christianity who was born to a noble pagan family. She was martyred along w… Read More
2018-03-06 05:55
The saint of the day is Saint Colette, founder of the Poor Clare Colettines. Saint Colette is the patron saint of expectant mothers and unborn babies, of childless couples who long to conce… Read More
2018-03-05 05:17
The saint of the day for March 5 is Saint John Joseph of the Cross, a Franciscan priest who practiced self-denial in order to grow in the virtue of charity.
Saint John Joseph of the Cross w… Read More
2018-03-01 07:22
Happy March — the month of Saint Joseph! I am elated knowing that this month we will be celebrating one of my favorite saints’ feast days. I am incessantly going to St. Joseph w… Read More
2018-02-27 05:44
On February 26, the Church honors Saint Isabelle of France, (1225-1270, also known as Isabel and Isabella), the daughter of King Louis VIII of France and sister to the illustrious king of F… Read More
2018-02-26 02:28
By Dawn’s Early Light: Prayers and Meditations for Catholic Military Wives by Catholic author Donna-Marie Cooper-O’Boyle presents Catholic military wives with a valuable treasur… Read More
2018-02-23 05:37
Image: Saint Polycarp greets St. Ignatius
The saint of the day for February 23rd is Saint Polycarp (69 A.D. – 155 A.D.), a disciple of the apostles, bishop of Smyrna, and a friend of… Read More
2018-02-21 04:07
Image: Saint Peter Damian
The saint of the day for February 21 is Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, who was one of the Church’s greatest reformers in the Middle Age… Read More
2018-02-20 06:11
Image: Lucia Santos, Francisco and Jacinta Marto
On February 20, our saints of the day are Saints Francisco (June 11, 1908 – April 4, 1919) and Jacinta Marto (March 11, 1910 &nda&helli…Read More
2018-02-19 05:53
February 19 is the feast of Saint Conrad of Piacenza, a Third Order Franciscan hermit celebrated for his piety and miraculous cures at Noto in Sicily.
Saint Conrad was a noble, born at Piac… Read More
2018-02-16 05:39
Saint Gilbert of Sempringham
The saint of the day for February 16 is Saint Gilbert of Sempringham (1083-1189), founder of the Gilbertine order, which consisted of a double monaste… Read More
2018-02-13 05:16
Even now, says the LORD,return to me with your whole heart,with fasting, and weeping, and mourning;Rend your hearts, not your garments,and return to the LORD, your God.For gracious and mer… Read More
2018-02-11 20:10
Our Lady of Lourdes
February 11 marks the first apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1858 to St. Bernadette Soubirous. Between February 11 and July 16, 1858, the Blessed Mother appeared… Read More
2018-02-09 05:47
On February 9, we commemorate the feast of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, an Augustinian canoness noted for her visions of Christ and other mystical gifts.
Anne Catherine Emmerich was bor… Read More
2018-02-08 05:24
February 8 is the feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita, a Canossian Sister who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Sudan. She is the patron saint of Sudan.
Saint Josephine Bakhita was born i… Read More
2018-02-08 05:02
WHAT IS LENT?
“Lent is a retreat that the Church gives us in order to re-focus on what should be first in our lives. The purpose of Jesus’ life was to glorify the Father and save… Read More
2018-02-07 21:43
Ever blessed and glorious Joseph, kind and loving father, and helpful friend of all in sorrow! You are the good father and protector of orphans, the defender of the defenseless, the patron… Read More
2018-02-07 04:17
With Lent only one week away, it’s time to consider what you will be reading to help you grow in holiness. Here are my recommendations:
1. The Life of Christ by Venerable J. She… Read More
2018-02-06 04:56
The saints of the day for February 6 are Saint Paul Miki and companions, martyrs.
These twenty-six martyrs are sometimes called the martyrs of Nagasaki and the martyrs of Japan. St. Francis… Read More
2018-02-05 02:51
The saint of the day for February 5 is Saint Agatha, the patroness of those who suffer from breast cancer.
Agatha was born in Sicily, the daughter of rich and pious parents. At a young age… Read More
2018-02-05 00:14
Stirring Slumbering Souls by Mr. Michael Seagriff, O.P. is a collection of 250 Eucharistic reflections designed to “set hearts, minds, and souls aflame with love and reverence”… Read More
2018-02-02 02:35
On February 2, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas day, since the blessing and p… Read More
2018-01-31 21:06
Image: Saint Brigid by Patrick Joseph Tuohy
February 1 is the feast of Saint Brigid of Ireland, a fifth century convert to Christianity, who was inspired by the preaching of St. Patric… Read More
2018-01-30 23:27
On Jan. 31, we celebrate the feast of Saint John Bosco or “Don Bosco,” a 19th century Italian priest who worked to improve the education, vocational opportunities, and faith of… Read More
2018-01-30 06:14
Today is the feast of Saint Aldegundis (also known as Aldegonde, or Orgonne), a Frankish Benedictine abbess, monastic founder, and visionary. She is also the patroness of breast cancer.
Bor… Read More
2018-01-25 05:42
Happy Feast day of the Conversion of Saint Paul!
The conversion of Saul, persecutor of the early church, was of pivotal importance for the worldwide development of Christianity. Paul means… Read More
2018-01-23 05:57
January 23 is the feast of St. Marianne Cope (1838-1918), a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, who was canonized on October 21, 2012. She is the first Franciscan woman from N… Read More
2018-01-22 05:39
January 22 is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the day established by the Church as a day of penance, prayer and fasting for the sin of abortion. This day is formally named as the &n&helli…Read More
2018-01-21 06:00
Here are my five favorite films (in no particular order):
The Case For Christ
The Star
All Saints
The Boss Baby
Dunkirk
The post My Five Favorite Films for 2017 appeared first on Jean M… Read More
2018-01-19 08:03
Do you enjoy romances, feel-good movies, faith-based films? If you do, then this uplifting story of forgiveness, redemption, and re-birth is the one movie you must see this year. FOREV… Read More
2018-01-12 04:26
Image: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
January 12 is the feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, the founder of the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame, a teaching order. She is the patron saint… Read More
2018-01-10 06:06
Image: Saint Gregory of Nyssa
January 10 is the feast of Saint Gregory of Nyssa (circa 330 — 395 A.D.), an early Church Father, who created a rich legacy of theology, liturgy, and spi… Read More
2018-01-09 19:44
On January 9, we remember Venerable Pauline Marie Jaricot, a French lay woman who founded the Association for the Propagation of the Faith, which later became the Society for the Propagatio… Read More
2018-01-06 17:11
Today is the feast of St. Andre Bessette, who struggled with illness for much of his life, humbly devoted his life to prayer, and served the Lord by comforting the sick and afflicted. Throu… Read More
2018-01-05 04:30
January 5th is the feast of Saint John Neumann (1811-1860), a native of Bohemia (a region encompassing the western Czech Republic) who immigrated to the United States. The apptitude to… Read More
2018-01-04 03:41
January 4th is the feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, a single woman, a wife, a mother, a widow, a lay woman and a religious Sister. She was the foundress of the first American Catholic pari… Read More
2018-01-03 07:17
Today the Church celebrates the optional memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Devotion to the Holy Name is deeply rooted in the Sacred Scriptures, especially in the Acts of the Apo… Read More
2018-01-02 06:32
January 1 is the feast of St. Basil the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. He is the patron saint of monks and hospital administrators.
Basil was born in 329 in Caesarea in the region… Read More
2018-01-01 05:58
Happy New Year to all and a blessed Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God!
On this first day of the new year, eight days after the birth of Christ, we remember the Blessed Virgin Mary by celebra… Read More
2017-12-31 22:55
Image: Girl Reading
“Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.”
— Saint John Bosco
Catholic Fiction Books
Julia’s Gifts by Ellen… Read More
2017-12-30 06:43
Here are Catholic Fire’s Top Ten Posts of 2017:
The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
St. Rita of Cascia: Patroness of the Impossible
Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
St. Margar… Read More
2017-12-28 07:15
In her book Forgiving Mother: A Marian Novena of Healing and Peace, Marge Steinhage Fenelon provides us with a powerful testimony for devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is not o… Read More
2017-12-26 05:27
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom
a light has shone.
You have brought them abundant joy
and great rejoicing…
&mdash&helli…Read More
2017-12-21 05:44
Christmas is the origin of Christian evangelization in the world because the primary Eucharistic event of our faith is the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus is God’s L… Read More
2017-12-17 22:32
The Road to Bethlehem – Amazon Description
FUN, FAMILY, FAITH – Let Archangel Raphael take your family on an adventure-filled journey to the very source of Christianity! Follow… Read More
2017-12-15 06:38
1. You can catch me as a guest on EWTN TV. I will be appearing on the pre-recorded At Home with Jim and Joy program airing initially on December 21. Check here for other dates and times, w… Read More
2017-12-13 06:11
December 13th is the feast of Saint Lucy (283-304), a noblewoman who was born in Syracuse, Italy, during the Diocletian persecution. She made a vow of virginity and distributed her wealth t… Read More
2017-12-11 06:43
Image: The Virgin of Guadalupe
On December 12, we celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe — one of my favorites Marian feast days. Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, brings hop… Read More
2017-12-08 05:35
Celeste Holm and Loretta Young in Come to the Stable
There seem to be an endless array of Christmas movies to view during this miraculous and grace-filled season. Some have little to do wit… Read More
2017-12-07 23:06
December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
“The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace an… Read More
2017-12-07 04:54
By Jean M. Heimann
Today is the memorial of St. Ambrose, one of the most illustrious Fathers and Doctors of the Church. He was one of the four original Doctors of the Latin Church and the b… Read More
2017-12-06 08:19
Here are twelve of my favorite books that will make great Christmas gifts:
Teens and Adults (Catholic Romance):
Ornamental Graces by Carolyn Astfalk
Julia’s Gifts by Ellen Gable is th… Read More
2017-12-06 06:13
On December 6, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Nicholas, the real Santa Claus. He was a priest and bishop acclaimed for his charity and his love of children and the poor.
Saint Nic… Read More
2017-12-05 05:39
While the world around us celebrates Christmas, as faithful Catholics, we live out the Advent season in our lives. We put up the Advent wreath, pray more fervently, and perform extra acts o… Read More
2017-12-04 05:31
December 4th is the feast of Saint John Damascene, Patristic Father and Doctor of the Church.
Saint John Damascene (also known as St. John of Damascus) was born In Damascus, Syria around 67… Read More
2017-12-02 18:19
The liturgical season of Advent begins on the first Sunday in Advent, opening a new year in our Church’s Calendar. Advent is from the Latin adventus, which means “coming”… Read More
2017-12-01 05:15
On November 27, I flew to EWTN in Irondale, Alabama, where I was a guest on two shows — Doug Keck’s EWTN Bookmark and At Home with Jim and Joy. It was an interesting and edu… Read More
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