October has been the month of the rosary for decades thanks to Pope Leo XIII, who was an advocate of the rosary and wrote 11 encyclicals on the rosary in just 5 years! Thanks to Pope Leo XIII October was dedicated as the month of the rosary. Pope St. Pius V established October 7th as the feast of "Our Lady of the Rosary" in 1571 to celebrate the victory of the Christian forces in the battle of Lepanto. St. John Paul II called the rosary his favorite prayer. He could often b

"A smile is laughter's whisper and has its roots in the soul." Bl. Fulton Sheen

Blessed Fulton J. Sheen passed away when I was 10 years old. Our dad was a big fan and I remember when I first heard his booming voice over cassette tape I, too, was hooked. Blessed Sheen had a way of delivering the truth to his audience with compassion. He was one of the most influential Catholic voices of the 20th century. A pioneer in broadcast media that earned him an Emmy award in 1953 for his hit show Life is Worth Living. In five decades he reached millions of peopl

September 2026-Fall 2027 (link at the bottom for details) On September 18, 2026 the relics of St Bernadette arrived to the United States at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.. This stop was the first on a journey that will move coast to coast and region by region. The route is divided into 4 regions - East Coast, Central South, Central North, and West Coast. East Coast will be completely in December with final destinations in

What are the 7 dolors (sorrows) of Mary? The phophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34–35) The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13–15) The loss of Jesus in the temple for 3 days (Luke 2:41–51) The Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17) The Crucifixion of Jesus (John 19:18-30) Jesus Taken Down from the Cross (John 19:39-40) Jesus Laid in the Tomb (John 19:39-42) We can pray the 7 Sorrow of Mary Rosary to learn to suffer with love as Mary did. We pray to understand our suffering and sorrows. We