On Aug. 15, the Church celebrates the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, one of the four Marian feasts so important that they are holy days of obligation for all Catholics. Pope Pius XII defined| Simply Catholic | Helping Catholics know & love the Lord and his Church
St. Paul the Apostle, often referred to in the Church’s tradition simply as “the Apostle,” is one of the most significant figures in Catholicism. We don’t often think of him beyond his role as one| Simply Catholic | Helping Catholics know & love the Lord and his Church
St. Joseph’s title as patron of the universal Church was formalized by Pope Pius IX in 1870. In… The post Why is St. Joseph the Church’s Patron? first appeared on Simply Catholic.| Simply Catholic
St. Joseph’s central role in the life of Christ and the Church is commemorated traditionally by devoting Wednesdays… The post Why are Wednesdays for St. Joseph? first appeared on Simply Catholic.| Simply Catholic
Day 1 “Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame,… The post A Simple Novena to St. Joseph first appeared on Simply Catholic.| Simply Catholic
On March 19 each year Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, protector of the family and patron… The post Setting A Table For St. Joseph’s Day first appeared on Simply Catholic.| Simply Catholic
The Jubilee Year is a glorious interruption to the routines that govern so much of our lives. Every… The post A Short History of an Ancient Tradition: The Jubilee Year first appeared on Simply Catholic.| Simply Catholic
When I grew up in Southern California, the doors to my home were always holy to me. We… The post What is a Holy Door and Where Can I Find One? first appeared on Simply Catholic.| Simply Catholic
Pope Francis has invited us to embark on a journey, a pilgrimage of hope, during this jubilee year.… The post Resources for 2025 Jubilee Year first appeared on Simply Catholic.| Simply Catholic
2025 has been declared by Pope Francis as a Jubilee year. But what does that mean? What is… The post What is a Jubilee? first appeared on Simply Catholic.| Simply Catholic
Indulgences are making a welcome reappearance in the spiritual life of Catholics. After centuries of slow decline in their use, punctuated by decades of almost complete neglect after the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), the power| Simply Catholic | Helping Catholics know & love the Lord and his Church
Most people have mixed feelings about work. When speaking of their jobs, it’s not uncommon for them to grouse about “the rat race” and “the grind.” Yet many people — often, the very same ones| Simply Catholic | Helping Catholics know & love the Lord and his Church
