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Sponsored: This article is made possible by Catholic Card Game, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. “Joy is the net of love by which we catch souls.”—Saint Teresa of Calcutta Let’s be honest: no one wants to join a movement that looks miserable. The early Christians didn’t spread the Gospel by groaning through Galilee. They … Continue reading Holy Laughter: Why Joy is Essential in Evangelization The post Holy Laughter: Why Joy is Essential in Evangelization first appeared on The…

Every year, there are a few saints who surprise me. Not because I had never heard of them before, but because I finally slowed down enough to really learn their story. That happened to me this past school year while teaching history to my third-grade class. We were studying the 1600s and the discovery of … Continue reading What St. Kateri Tekakwitha Taught Me About Risking Everything for Christ The post What St. Kateri Tekakwitha Taught Me About Risking Everything for Christ first appeared on…

Hope you had blessed Sunday! ✝️🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 234 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 234 appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

Welcome to another The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies! Growing up, one of my favorite parts of Sunday was flipping to the comics section of the newspaper: a little pocket of humor, color, and light-heartedness to start the week. Now, in that same spirit, I’m excited to share this weekly collection of wholesome, funny Catholic comic … Continue reading The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 34 The post The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 34 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

“Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12) Those words can feel startling, almost too great to be true. For a long time, John 14:12 raises a simple question in … Continue reading The Forgotten Miracle Worker of the Catholic Church The post The Forgotten Miracle Worker of the Catholic Church first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post The Forgotten Miracle Worker of the…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by The Leo House, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. We are meant to be a pilgrim people One of the strangest things about modern life is how easy it is to travel without actually going anywhere spiritually. We book flights, plan itineraries, take photos, and rush from one … Continue reading The Leo House: A Catholic Guesthouse for Pilgrims Visiting New York City The post The Leo House: A Catholic Guesthouse for Pilgrims Visiting New York…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 11:25-30 Dear Friends in Christ, I want to begin today by sharing a story that might sound familiar to many of us. There was a family in our parish—a mother, a father, and three young children—who, just last year, found themselves walking a … Continue reading Rest for the Weary: Trusting Jesus to Lighten Our Burdens The post Rest for the Weary: Trusting Jesus to Lighten Our Burdens first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

Editor’s Note: Post originally published on April 10, 2017. As a cradle Catholic, I was baptized when I was just a week old. My education journey included attending Catholic elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as college. I furthered my studies at a Catholic graduate school as well. Interestingly, it is at my secular … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why my Secular Job Has Made Me a Better Catholic The post 3 Reasons Why my Secular Job Has Made Me a Better Catholic first appeared on The…

Hope you had blessed Sunday! ✝️🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. That’s all I have this week. Stay tuned for next week’s Catholic Meme Monday. Receive updates straight to your email inbox by subscribing to The Simple Catholic blog. P.S. If you prefer receiving quality Catholic humor in daily doses follow me on Instagram @thesimplecatholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 233 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 233 appeared first on The Simple…

Editor’s Note: Post originally published on July 7, 2025. Each year on July 4th, Americans pause to celebrate a powerful ideal: freedom. Enshrined in the First Amendment of the Constitution are the freedoms of religion, speech, press, and peaceful assembly. These are no small matters; they’re essential to any flourishing civil society. But beyond fireworks … Continue reading What Is True Freedom? A Catholic Reflection The post What Is True Freedom? A Catholic Reflection first appeared on The…

Ever struggle with reconciling free will with the possibility of an all-knowing God? You are not alone. This article examines some wisdom from C.S. Lewis and my personal life experiences to reconcile these seemingly contradictory ideas. The post Reconciling Free Will with God’s Omniscience: Evidence from C.S. Lewis and My Life first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Reconciling Free Will with God’s Omniscience: Evidence from C.S. Lewis and My Life appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 10:37-42 Dear Friends in Christ, There’s a house on the edge of town, old but warm, with wide porches shaded by tall trees. In it live Mary and Joseph—an older couple, married nearly fifty years. Their children are grown, the rooms are mostly … Continue reading A Cup of Cold Water: Serving Christ in the Little Ones The post A Cup of Cold Water: Serving Christ in the Little Ones first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post A…

Gratitude is a powerful force that shields us from negativity and fuels our spirits with renewed energy. In this blog post, we will explore the profound impact of gratitude on our lives. We’ll also look at and how Catholics draw inspiration from the sacrament of the Eucharist. Translated from the Greek word “Eucharista,” meaning Thanksgiving, … Continue reading The Power of Gratitude: Finding Strength and Perspective The post The Power of Gratitude: Finding Strength and Perspective first…

Matthew 14 is one of the Gospel’s most jam-packed and emotionally charged chapters, and it begins with real grief: John the Baptist’s murder. After his disciples take the body and report it to Jesus, “Jesus heard this, he withdrew… to a deserted place by himself” (Matthew 14:13). That detail matters. It shows that Christ’s miracles … Continue reading How Matthew 14 is the Best Illustration of the Humanity of Jesus The post How Matthew 14 is the Best Illustration of the Humanity of Jesus first…

By: Madeleine Karako For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of being a mother. When we got pregnant on the honeymoon, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. Then we lost our first child to miscarriage after being married for 2 months. My husband was in a different state for Officer Training School … Continue reading Don’t Let Go of His Hand The post Don’t Let Go of His Hand first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Don’t Let Go of His Hand appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 10:26-33 Dear Friends in Christ, Imagine a man named Jose, standing at a crossroads in his life. After years of hard work, Jose suddenly loses his job. He’s anxious about his future, not knowing how he’ll provide for his family. Friends and colleagues … Continue reading Choosing Christ Over Treasure: Walking the Way, the Truth, and the Life The post Choosing Christ Over Treasure: Walking the Way, the Truth, and the Life first…

Hope you had blessed Sunday! ✝️🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. That’s all I have this week. Stay tuned for next week’s Catholic Meme Monday. Receive updates straight to your email inbox by subscribing to The Simple Catholic blog. P.S. If you prefer receiving quality Catholic humor in daily doses follow me on Instagram @thesimplecatholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 232 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 232 appeared first on The Simple…

Every year on June 24, the Church celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist. That alone makes him remarkable. Aside from the Blessed Virgin Mary, John is the only saint whose birth the Church celebrates in the liturgy. Yet John’s uniqueness began long before his birth. The Gospel tells us that when Mary visited … Continue reading Saint John the Baptist: The Humble Harbinger to Jesus The post Saint John the Baptist: The Humble Harbinger to Jesus first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

“All Things Work Together for Good” By: Mauro Russo The Lord carries out his plans through our lives without ever cancelling our will or our freedom. Starting from this truth, the words of the Apostle Paul ring out as an absolute certainty: “All things work together for good for those who trust in the Lord.” … Continue reading When God Writes Straight on Crooked Lines The post When God Writes Straight on Crooked Lines first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post When God Writes Straight on…

Editor’s note: Article originally published on August 22, 2019. This article is sponsored by Holyart.com. Our world is an ugly place. Disease, cancer, war, hunger, greed, murder, abuse, and countless other appalling things have existed throughout human history. Because of the original sin of Adam and Eve, humanity fell out of communion with God. Thankfully, … Continue reading Why Sacred Art is Needed More than Ever The post Why Sacred Art is Needed More than Ever first appeared on The Simple…

Hope you had blessed Sunday! ✝️🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. That’s all I have this week. Stay tuned for next week’s Catholic Meme Monday. Receive updates straight to your email inbox by subscribing to The Simple Catholic blog. P.S. If you prefer receiving quality Catholic humor in daily doses follow me on Instagram @thesimplecatholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 231 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 231 appeared first on The Simple…

Editor’s Note: Post originally published on June 9, 2019. This weekend I heard the following comment on the floor as I began work, “Catholics and I don’t get along much. I live to destroy Catholics.” While his statement may certainly be hyperbolic—that co-worker is definitely known for exaggerated and bombastic claims—there is truth to it. … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Argue with Opponents of the Catholic Church The post 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Argue with Opponents of the Catholic…

Every June 13, Catholics around the world celebrate the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua. For most, he’s the quick miracle worker who helps recover misplaced keys, lost wallets, or that library book you swear you just had. But Saint Anthony was much more than a “patron saint of lost things.” He was a preacher, … Continue reading Saint Anthony of Padua: More Than a Finder of Lost Things The post Saint Anthony of Padua: More Than a Finder of Lost Things first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of John 6:51-58 Dear Friends in Christ, Before our children moved out of our home, most evenings, the five of us would gather around our kitchen table. The table wasn’t always perfectly set—sometimes it was just a simple meal, a pot of soup, a loaf … Continue reading Living the Eucharist: Sharing Christ’s Love in Everyday Moments The post Living the Eucharist: Sharing Christ’s Love in Everyday Moments first appeared on The Simple…

Hope you had blessed Solemnity of the Most Precious Body and Blood of Jesus! ♥️✝️🕊️🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. That’s all I have this week. Stay tuned for next week’s Catholic Meme Monday. Receive updates straight to your email inbox by subscribing to The Simple Catholic blog. P.S. If you prefer receiving quality Catholic humor in daily … Continue reading Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 230 The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 230 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post…

The Catholic Church traditionally dedicates each month of the year to a specific devotion, helping the faithful grow in prayer, holiness, and reflection on Christ, Mary, or the saints. June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion focuses on Christ’s divine-human love—the “entire mystery” of Jesus considered most intimately in his person as God … Continue reading 5 Epic Quotes to Help You Celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus The post 5 Epic Quotes to Help You…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Sacred Heart Tea, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. When Everything Changed 7 years ago my life forever changed and the Sacred Heart of Jesus played a huge role in this change. Today, I’m writing this article on what would have been the 18th birthday of my little girl. … Continue reading The Power of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus The post The Power of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post The…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Archangel Outfitters supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. While the Lamb of God and the Lion of Judah are the most obvious and biblically clear animal symbols for Jesus Christ, the pelican is an under-rated symbol that is rich in meaning and beauty. There are many birds used … Continue reading The Pelican: An Ancient Symbol of Christ’s Eucharistic Love The post The Pelican: An Ancient Symbol of Christ’s Eucharistic Love first appeared on…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of John 3:16-18 Dear Friends in Christ, There is a family in a small parish — let’s call them the Rodriguezes — whose story many of us who know them will never forget. A few years ago, their youngest daughter, eight-year-old Sofia, was diagnosed with … Continue reading The Kitchen Table and the Kingdom: Faith, the Trinity, and Eternal Life The post The Kitchen Table and the Kingdom: Faith, the Trinity, and Eternal Life first appeared on…

Hope you had blessed Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity! ♥️✝️🕊️🙏 Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. That’s all I have this week. Stay tuned for next week’s Catholic Meme Monday. Receive updates straight to your email inbox by subscribing to The Simple Catholic blog. P.S. If you prefer receiving quality Catholic humor in daily doses follow me on … Continue reading Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 229 The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 229 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic…