If you have ever wondered why confession is necessary, or why it's important to go often, find answers in the wisdom of Pope Francis. Discover how confession restores our friendship with God, why we should be sorry for our sins, the advantages to confession, and more in this blog.
Catholics are taught from an early age that Jesus died for our sins, but I was His suffering and death necessary for our personal sins? By exploring the origins and consequences of sin, this blog explores why Jesus’ sacrifice was necessary.
St Valentine is widely associated with love and romance, but the story behind the holiday is much darker than you might expect. Learn the surprising history of the saint regarded as the patron of love.
The tragic story of St Josephine Bakhita, of her abduction into slavery but her eventual discovery of Jesus, is an important story for us to know in times when human trafficking is still a very real problem.
Pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Benedict XVI with these prayers from the Catholic Bishops Conference.
Pope Benedict XVI canonised 45 saints during his Pontificate. In this blog, meet eight of them and be inspired by their lives: St Damien of Molokai, St Hildegard of Bingen, St Mary MacKillop, St Kateri Tekakwitha, St André Bessette, St Mariannne Cope, St Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception and St Jeanne Jugan.
