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Precious Blood

This illustration of Jesus Crucified is by artist Jason Koltuniak for the children's book from Divine Providence Press, July is the Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus. How much blood did Christ lose during His passion? Did you ever wonder about this? During private revelations, Jesus revealed the exact amount to three saints. 

Jesus Novena

Saint Padre Pio invoked Jesus Christ with a Sacred Heart intercessory prayer everyday for himself and others.Pray the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena: This was Saint Padre Pio’s miraculous daily prayer, which is also known as the Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart. Although it is often prayed nine days before the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it can be prayed at anytime throughout the year.

All is Not Lost

Saint Anthony with the Christ Child is a public domain image by the late, famous Spanish painter, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. Why is Saint Anthony of Padua the patron saint of lost items? The Catholic Church annually celebrates the memorial of Saint Anthony on June 13. In a recent video, Chaldean Catholic priest, Father Simon Esshaki of San Diego, explains the miraculous reason why Saint Anthony is the patron saint of lost items.

Heart of Jesus

This illustration of Jesus Christ as Divine Mercy is by artist Jason Koltuniak for the children's book from Divine Providence Press, Did you know this about the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated every year 19 days after Pentecost (which is always a Friday). Here are six facts you probably didn’t know about the devotion:

Promises Kept

The front cover of the scriptural alphabet book, Saved by the Alphabet, features the Sacred Heart of Jesus.The 12 Promises of Jesus: for those who practice devotion to His Sacred Heart. Christians have devoted themselves to the veneration of Jesus' Sacred Heart for centuries. While many saints have claimed to have had private revelations about Jesus' Sacred Heart, the modern Catholic devotion comes primarily from one saint.

Mary's Top 10

This illustration of the Blessed Virgin Mary is by artist Jason Koltuniak for the children's book from Divine Providence Press, Catholic priest’s top 10 reasons for Marian devotion. Are you devoted to Our Lady? Parochial Vicar Father Jason Smith of the Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral in New York City shared his top 10 reasons to have a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Miraculous Story

The Miraculous Medal was given to us by the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1830.How Our Lady gave us the Miraculous Medal: supernatural vision of Saint Catherine Labouré. The miraculous medal is a powerful sacramental! Our Lady presented the miraculous medal to French nun Saint Catherine Labouré in 1830 in Rue du Bac, Paris.

Beer Baptism

This illustration of the Birth of Saint John the Baptist by artist Jason Koltuniak is from the children's book from Divine Providence Press, Can a priest use beer to baptize people? Sorry! It was already condemned in the 13th century. When you have a Church that’s been around for 2,000 years, just about everything that can happen has happened. This is one of these stories – and it has an important lesson.

May is for Mary

This illustration of the Blessed Virgin Mary is by artist Jason Koltuniak for the children's book from Divine Providence Press, May is such a beautiful month because we honor Mary! Catholic Link and ACI Prensa offer some great tips for honoring Mary this month. However, keep in mind that these are also great tips for any time of the year. Here's eight beautiful ways to honor Mary throughout the month of May:

Crucial Duty

In the Catholic Church, the Holy Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.The crucial duty of Catholic parents. As a priest, I can say that one of the great events of the year is administering Holy Communion to children for the first time. I would like to take a few moments for deeper reflection on what the Lord asks us to do for these children that God entrusts to our care.