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Browse this section to discover more about the lives of the saints, the meaning and history of icons, and unique articles on the role of Christianity in shaping history and our culture.
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Jerusalem's Annual Paschal Miracle: The Holy Fire
Every year on Holy Saturday a miracle takes place in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, where Christ was crucified and entombed, and rose from the dead. Seeing is believing!Read More About Jerusalem's Annual Paschal Miracle: The Holy Fire » -
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks
The first Native American woman to be canonized by the Catholic Church, Saint Kateri shines forth as an image of purity, courage, and prayer.Read More About Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks » -
The Patron Saint of Everything
Whether as our helper with our smallest daily problems, or as the patron of the Church Universal, Saint Joseph's generous help to mankind is demonstrated in every avenue of life.Read More About The Patron Saint of Everything » -
The Story of the First Easter Egg
Learn the rich traditions related to decorated eggs in Christian history and art.Read More About The Story of the First Easter Egg » -
The Song the Angels Taught the Monks
Frequently icons are created to commemorate a Marian apparition or special divine intervention -- and in this case, a Marian hymn taught to Greek months by an angelic visitor.Read More About The Song the Angels Taught the Monks » -
Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Martyr of Charity
"Greater love has no man than this -- that he lays his life down for his friends." Discover the story of this holy martyr of the Nazi concentration camps.Read More About Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Martyr of Charity » -
The Story of the San Damiano Crucifix
Our Lord chose this image from which to give His inspiring message to Saint Francis. Learn more about the many saints and scenes that make this cross such an eloquent portrayal.Read More About The Story of the San Damiano Crucifix » -
What did Jesus do on Holy Saturday?
The icon of the Resurrection tells us exactly what Jesus did when He "descended into Hell."Read More About What did Jesus do on Holy Saturday? » -
8 Things You Might Not Know About the Holy Cross
THE HOLY CROSS OF CHRIST has much history and lore behind it, and it is good to consider these facts...Read More About 8 Things You Might Not Know About the Holy Cross » -
Assumption: The Virgin Mary's parting gift to Saint Thomas
Discover the story of Saint Thomas and the Virgin Mary's belt which he received at her Assumption.Read More About Assumption: The Virgin Mary's parting gift to Saint Thomas »
