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Editor’s Note: Post originally publiched on October 8, 2019. The Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote, “The soul is healed by being with children.” This Sunday, I experienced the truth contained in that quote. It was the first class for Religious Education at my parish. Going into my third year of volunteering as a catechist, I was comfortable with … Continue reading Unveiling the Holy Trinity: 3 Valuable Lessons from Elementary Students The post Unveiling the Holy Trinity: 3 Valuable…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of John 20:19-23 Dear Friends in Christ, There is a family I know—a mother, a father, and three children—who arrived in America with nothing but hope and the clothes on their backs. They had fled unrest in their homeland, crossing an ocean, believing in the … Continue reading Forgiven and Sent: The Holy Spirit’s Gift on Pentecost The post Forgiven and Sent: The Holy Spirit’s Gift on Pentecost first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

Hope you had blessed Pentecost 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 228 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 228 appeared first on…

Editor’s Note: Matthew Chicoine interviewed Dr. Jared Staudt, via phone on April 10th, 2026. Some of the questions/answers have been rearranged, edited, and paraphrased to provide the best reader experience without losing any integrity of the answers given. What inspired you and Jason Craig to explore the American Catholic land movement? We were at the … Continue reading An 1164 Word Interview about the American Catholic Land Movement The post An 1164 Word Interview about the American Catholic…

Editor’s Note: Matthew Chicoine interviewed Paul McCusker, Catholic author, via email in May, 2026. Some of the questions/answers have been rearranged, edited, and paraphrased to provide the best reader experience without losing any integrity of the answers given. You had a well-established career before entering the Catholic Church in 2007. What drew you to the … Continue reading An 1199 Word Interview Catholic Author Paul McCusker The post An 1199 Word Interview Catholic Author Paul McCusker…

Hope you had blessed Seventh Sunday of Easter! 🙏✝️ 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 227 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 227 appeared…

Editor’s Note: Post originally published on June 1, 2019. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph 675, “Before Christ’s second coming the Church must pass through a final trial that will shake the faith of many believers.” This Sunday Catholics across the world will celebrate the feast of the Ascension. Until recently, this … Continue reading 3 Ways We Can Avoid Awkwardness and Apathy after the Ascension The post 3 Ways We Can Avoid Awkwardness and Apathy after the Ascension…

Guest post by: Justin Orr Was JRR Tolkien a hypocrite? When JRR Tolkien set out to write The Lord of the Rings, he included in the foreword of The Fellowship of the Ring a line about his detestation of allegory. He stated “I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done so … Continue reading Telling Tales like Tolkien: Catholic Storytelling by Writing Theme Last The post Telling Tales like Tolkien: Catholic Storytelling by Writing Theme Last first appeared on The…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck Reflection on the Gospel of John 14:15-21 Dear Friends in Christ, There’s a story from the streets of Calcutta that I think about often. It’s the story of a woman so small in stature you could miss her in a crowd, but whose spirit somehow filled entire cities. Mother Teresa, … Continue reading United in the Spirit: Living the Love of God from Heart to Heart The post United in the Spirit: Living the Love of God from Heart to Heart first appeared on The Simple…

Hope you had blessed Sixth Sunday of Easter! 🙏✝️ 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 226 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 226 appeared…

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 33 The post The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 33 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Stella Maris Threads, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. May is when the Church turns her attention in a special way to Mary, Mother of God, a season marked by prayer, trust, and the quiet hope that comes from encountering Christ “in her.” And as Mother’s Day arrives … Continue reading May & Mother’s Day: Mary Leads Hearts Back to Jesus The post May & Mother’s Day: Mary Leads Hearts Back to Jesus first appeared on The Simple Catholic.…

Hope you had blessed Fifth Sunday of Easter! 🙏✝️ 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 225 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 225 appeared…

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 32 The post The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 32 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on May 16, 2017. Review contains mild spoilers. Growing up I had those glow-in-the-dark planet decals attached to the ceiling of my bedroom. Space exploration and the study of astronomy always fascinated me and still grips my attention. As a kid, I even made sure my planet decals … Continue reading Planetary Peregrination—Reviewing C.S. Lewis’ Science Fiction The post Planetary Peregrination—Reviewing C.S. Lewis’ Science Fiction first appeared…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of John 10:1-10 Dear friends in Christ, There was a man named John who, for much of his life, felt lost. He grew up in a small town, knew the routines of daily life, but a shadow seemed always to hover at the edge of … Continue reading Led by the Shepherd: Finding Abundant Life and Bringing Others Home The post Led by the Shepherd: Finding Abundant Life and Bringing Others Home first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Led by the…

Hope you had blessed Fourth Sunday of Easter! 🙏✝️ 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 224 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 224 appeared…

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 31 The post The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 31 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Image & Gift Ministries LLC, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. In a world where identity has become increasingly fragmented and fluid, what if the most profound answers about who we truly are have been waiting for us since the beginning of creation? The modern man has an … Continue reading Why Christian Anthropology is the Key to Modern Identity Crisis The post Why Christian Anthropology is the Key to Modern Identity Crisis first…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Letters From Heaven — Saint Letters for Catholic Kids supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. Saint Catherine of Siena was one of the greatest followers of Christ. Her ability to articulate the Gospel and her courage to call even the papacy to reform are among the key reasons … Continue reading 5 Stunning Facts about Saint Catherine of Siena The post 5 Stunning Facts about Saint Catherine of Siena first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Once in a quiet convent in France, a young woman named Thérèse lived her “little way” with a heart overflowing with hope. St. Thérèse of Lisieux believed that holiness was not found in grand deeds, but … Continue reading Eyes Opened by Hope: Seeing the Risen Christ in Every Face The post Eyes Opened by Hope: Seeing the Risen Christ in Every Face first appeared on The Simple Catholic.…

Hope you had blessed Third Sunday of Easter! 🙏✝️ 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 223 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 223 appeared…

Editor’s Note: Originally published April 18th, 2017. Christianity across the world celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ this past Sunday. Easter is a celebration of a miraculous—and seemingly impossible—event. The feast of Jesus’ Resurrection holds a special place in my heart. I wish to share the basic biblical proof of the Resurrection, examples from some … Continue reading Proofs of Jesus’ Resurrection from Scriptures, Saints, and Experience The post Proofs of Jesus’ Resurrection from…

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 30 The post The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 30 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The…

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Truthly, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. In our family home, we have a running joke about my parents calling me or my siblings whenever they have a technology problem. “The router’s not working!” or “How do I save this document?” We’ve become the default tech support. This … Continue reading Saints Who Guide Us Through the Digital Age: Holy Helpers for Modern Technology The post Saints Who Guide Us Through the Digital Age: Holy Hel...

Guest post by: Franci Revel Eckensberger As often as you hear the clock strike the third hour, immerse yourself completely in My mercy, adoring and glorifying it; invoke its omnipotence for the whole world, and particularly for poor sinners; for at that moment mercy was opened wide for every soul. In this hour you can … Continue reading The Holy of Mercy The post The Holy of Mercy first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post The Holy of Mercy appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of John 20:19-31 Dear friends in Christ, There once was a man named David. For over twenty years, he had built a solid career—an expert in his field, respected, reliable, always the first to arrive and the last to leave. But then, without warning, he … Continue reading Jesus, I Trust in You: Living Divine Mercy Every Day The post Jesus, I Trust in You: Living Divine Mercy Every Day first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Jesus,...

On April 30th, 2000 Pope John Paul II officially designated the second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. The designation was in celebration of the canonization of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska—the Polish nun who received the devotion from Jesus! My wife’s Confirmation saint is St. Maria Faustina and in recent years of our marriage … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why I Am Thankful for Divine Mercy Sunday! The post 3 Reasons Why I Am Thankful for Divine Mercy Sunday! first appeared on The Sim...

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck Easter Sunday Homily Reflection — Matthew 28:1-10 My friends, let me begin with a story from right here, in our own time. A few years ago, a man in his fifties named Davide faced the most difficult season of his life. He had lost his job over a year ago … Continue reading Do Not Be Afraid: Living the Hope and Glory of the Resurrection The post Do Not Be Afraid: Living the Hope and Glory of the Resurrection first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Do Not B...

Hope you had blessed Easter 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 222 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 222 appeared first on Th...