By David Ramos Originally posted on www.catholicnewsagency.com Almost 500 years after the appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe — whose feast the Church celebrates Dec. 12 — the image of Our Lady has become the subject of several popular myths and legends, especially in...

By Dr Margaret Ghosn mshf Originally posted on www.catholicweekly.com.au In December, we begin to think about Christmas, although shopping centres begin a marketing campaign as early as October. Preparation is not about focussing on presents to be purchased and food...

By Stephen Lacey Originally posted on www.catholicweekly.com.au Nowadays, Point Clare is a commuter town with an Aldi supermarket and views of Gosford high-rise apartments. But growing up there as a child, it was a semi-rural railway town, with just a corner store run...

By Carl E. Olson Originally posted on www.catholicworldreport.com “We wanted to write an Introduction that presupposed the truth of the Catholic Faith from the outset,” says Dr. John S. Bergsma, co-author with Dr. Brant Pitre of A Catholic Introduction to the Bible:...

By Matthew Plese Originally posted on acatholiclife.blogspot.com Martinmas - The Advent Equivalent of Mardi Gras When November 11th arrives each year, we are accustomed to seeing civic displays of patriotism and honor for the nation's veterans. Originally known as...