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Easter Sunday stands as the radiant heart of Christianity, the day the Church rejoices in the living truth that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. This isn’t just a commemoration of a past event. It’s the foundation of our faith and the beginning of a new creation. As the Catechism teaches, “The Resurrection of … Continue reading Easter Sunday: The Joyful Center of Our Faith The post Easter Sunday: The Joyful Center of Our Faith first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Easter Sunday:...

The encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, as recounted in the Gospel of John, offers a glimpse into the transformative power of spiritual rebirth through baptism. Nicodemus, a Pharisee, seeks wisdom under the cover of night. This darkness can be seen as symbolic of his initial lack of understanding or hesitation to fully embrace the truth … Continue reading Saints Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea: Witnesses to Spiritual Renewal and the Dignity of Life The post Saints Nicodemus and Joseph of...

My family doesn’t travel a lot due to a variety of reason but when we do it’s special. There’s excitement of the anticipation of going to a “new” place or a destination. But it also involves tons of angst and worry. It takes planning to make the trip go smoothly (and by smoothly I mean … Continue reading The Bridge to the Father: Jesus’ Work on Good Friday The post The Bridge to the Father: Jesus’ Work on Good Friday first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post The Bridge to the Father: Je...

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Campos Financial Group, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. In our complicated financial world, Catholics who want to manage their money while staying true to their faith can turn to several powerful intercessors for guidance. The patron saints of finance offer not just heavenly assistance, but also inspiring … Continue reading Saints & Money: Catholic Models for Financial Stewardship The post Saints & Money: Catholic Models for Financ...

Editor’s note: Article originally published on April 1, 2021. Holy Thursday is a celebration of The Last Supper Jesus had with his Apostles before his death on the Cross. Matthew, Mark, and Luke contain narratives of this event in their Gospels. The Gospel of John gives a different account where Jesus washes the feet of … Continue reading Why Maundy Thursday is an Important Part of Holy Week The post Why Maundy Thursday is an Important Part of Holy Week first appeared on The Simple Catholic. ...

Hope you had blessed Sixth Sunday of Lent! 🙏✝️ 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 221 first appeared on The Simple Catholic. The post Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 221 appeared firs...

Editor’s Note: Post originally published for Palm Sunday in 2023. Palm Sunday Liturgy was long but fruitful (and funny due to my kids’ antics) Mass. I have had to learn how to boil down the truths of our faith in simple and digestible ways for my kids to understand. They help me grow as a … Continue reading From Barabbas to Seamless Garments: Explaining Palm Sunday to Children The post From Barabbas to Seamless Garments: Explaining Palm Sunday to Children first appeared on The Simple Catholic...

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Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A Reflection on the Gospel of John 11:3-7,17,20-27,33b-45 Dear friends in Christ, There was a man named Michael who lived in our neighborhood. For years, he felt trapped tied down by the mistakes of his past, weighed down by guilt and shame. He carried the heavy burden of sin, isolating … Continue reading Untie Him and Let Him Go: Freedom in Christ from the Bonds of Sin The post Untie Him and Let Him Go: Freedom in Christ from the Bonds of Sin appeared first on ...

Hope you had blessed Fifth Sunday of Lent! 🙏✝️ 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 220 appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

There is a moment in Lent when something subtle (or maybe not so subtle) changes. You walk into church and notice that something feels different. The statues are covered. The crucifix is hidden behind a purple veil. The sanctuary feels quieter and more restrained, almost as if the Church herself is holding her breath. We … Continue reading When the Church Grows Quiet: Passiontide The post When the Church Grows Quiet: Passiontide appeared first on The Simple Catholic.

On March 19 the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Joseph—foster father of Jesus. According to Richard E. Vatz, professor at Towson University in a Washington Times article titled, The social costs of fatherlessness, “there is no root cause more consequential in producing permanent violence, poverty and related life dissatisfaction issues than fatherlessness.” … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Saint Joseph is the Best Role Model for Men The post 3 Reasons Why Saint Joseph is the...