There's an obscure but old custom of chalking doors on the Feat of the Epiphany. What is it, why do it, and how does one go about doing it?

The title Mother of God is not so much for Mary's sake but to protect the identity of Christ. Here's how we defend it.

There are several lessons we can learn from the Visit of the Magi. This article reflects on how these apply to our relationship with God.

It would seem St. Joseph wanted to divorce Mary because he thought she carried someone else's child, but scripture scholars suggest something different and it is beautiful.

Painting of the Immaculate Conception follow a certain pattern. In this ArtSpeaks, we will unpack the different symbolism to fully understand what each means and gain a better understanding of Mary.

Saint Pope John Paul II encourages us to contemplate on the mysteries of the holy rosary while we say the vocal prayers in his letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae. Here is an easy and quick start up guide on how to pray the rosary as it was intended.

What does it mean we should be persistent and confidence when we pray? This article examines why we don't pray, and how to overcome them.

The Our Father reveals that God forgives us when we forgive others. This article explains that it isn't a lack of God's mercy that causes this, but through or own defect.

October 7 is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary because it is through her intercession Turkish invaders were stopped forever in the decisive Battle of Lepanto.

What does the Pelican symbolize in Christian Art, especially when it tears out chunks of flesh from its breast and feeds it to its young? This article will explain how it is a figure of Christ.

San Lorenzo Ruiz is the first Filipino saint who died as a martyr during the Japanese persecution of Christians.

Predestination doesn't mean we lose our free-will, however, we must be mindful of the false doctrine of double-predestination too.

What does this painting of Adam and Eve tell us about our role in creation? This ArtSpeaks explores the meaning behind Johan Wenzel Peter's painting of creation.

What can Paolo Veronese's painting on St. Helena teach us about prayer? This ArtSpeaks explores prayer as a gift, covenant, and communion.

There is an overwhelming number of art, including this one by Raphael, depicting the serpent in Eden as a woman to tell the story of a love triangle. This ArtSpeaks explains why.

Pulpits have taken different shapes across the centuries. This one in Austria takes the form of Peter's boat in the Gospel of Luke for a very interesting reason.

A fresco that detaches itself and lands in a church thousands of miles across the sea is a story of one image of our Mother of Good Counsel.

Saint Joseph is the patron of the Universal Church because he is the protector of both Christ, and his mystical body, the Church.

On February 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostles. Why have a feast for a chair? This Artspeaks answers why.

The masterpiece of Roger Van der Weyden gives us three insights from the position of Jesus and Mary, from the bones at the bottom, and the alternate name of the painting.