St. John Paul II tells us that in the midst of The Joyful Mysteries, the 4th and 5th decades point to the drama yet to come. The Presentation is already foreshadowing the Cross. The offering Mary makes at the Presentation in the Temple becomes manifested and reaches its
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Join Dr. Edward Sri as he answers some of the internet's most asked questions about Mary. Who is Mary? Why do Catholics pray to Mary? How could she be a virgin if Jesus had brothers and sisters according to the Bible? Find out answers to these and more questions in this episode of What Catholics ...

Action Item: Reflect on the power and beauty of the God that loves you and makes you.

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When you really think about the nativity scene – it's kind of a shocking story. But if our Lord didn’t hesitate to be born among donkeys and hay, why would he hesitate to involve himself in the mess of our daily lives? In Bethlehem, Jesus entered fully into our messy, cold, dark world. He wasn’t ...

"Have mercy on us and on the whole world." Join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and asking God to shower his mercy upon us. While originally planned to be released closer to Divine Mercy Sunday, we have moved up our release date to encourage all people to ...

Action Item: Reflect on what you owe God and be prudent in serving him.

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Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.

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The Advent wreath is an invitation to enter into the waiting and preparation for the birth of our Savior! As we explore the meaning of the Advent wreath – its light, colors, and components – we can better grasp how we should be preparing our hearts. As the light from the candles grows brighter an...

"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." (1 Peter 4:10). Indeed, everything we have is a gift from God that is given to help us return to heaven. Much more than focusing on money, this video introduces a spirituality of Stewardship tha...

Is Halloween really a pagan holiday—or is it deeply Christian? In this episode of What Catholics Believe, Dr. Ben Akers explains the Catholic roots of Halloween, its connection to All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, and how Catholics can celebrate it faithfully. Discover the history of trick-or-t...

Set in Spain in the 1800s, this dramatic feature film tells the compelling story of St. Anthony Mary Claret, an Archbishop, writer, publisher, social reformer, missionary, and confessor to the Queen of Spain. Claret, one of Spain’s most popular preachers, founded the religious congregation of the...

A Father of the early Church, St. Ignatius of Antioch is an incredible model of Christian discipleship. He is also one of Dr. Ben Akers' favorite saints. Sit down with Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp as they discuss this remarkable bishop, who died a martyr for his fidelity to Christ.

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In this opening episode, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Tim Gray explore the dramatic beginning of the "House of David" series, focusing on Saul’s disobedience and the spiritual consequences that follow. They unpack how fear, pride, and political compromise lead to Saul’s downfall, while David emerges as ...

Jesus came out of love for the world, but his love for everyone is personal and individual. Jesus loves each person and calls to each by name. He desires to be in a relationship with every person. Jesus’ love is always personal. He knows every person’s name and continually chooses them, despite t...

Watch our overview video on the book of Joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Joel reflects on the "Day of the Lord" and how true repentance will bring about the great restoration hoped for in the other prophetic books.

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Join Dr. Jim Prothro, associate professor of Scripture and Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, as he answers some of the internet's most pressing questions about the Sacrament of Confession. Can a priest share the sins I confess? What is confession? Find out answers t...

Join Dr. Jim Prothro, associate professor of Scripture and Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, as he answers some of the internet's most pressing questions about the Sacrament of Confession. What happens if I commit the same sin again after confession? Is confession i...

As Our Lord is taken down from the Cross and his lifeless body is placed into the tomb, there his glorious light shines into the darkness and rises victoriously! The lives of Sts. Peter and Paul provide clear and compelling evidence of a glorious life beyond the grave because they were witnesses ...

In suffering we find STRENGTH, and in suffering we find JOY. In this episode, Chris sits down with two students at Ave Maria University who are showing me what this means. One student has a congenital joint disorder, and another who is paralyzed from the waist down from a tragic car accident. Whi...

You've witnessed the glory of Christ's mission. Now discover yours! After encountering Christ, knowing the truth of his love, and being transformed by it, the Church calls us to proclaim the good news of salvation to the world. Learn how God is calling YOU to reveal his goodness and invite others...

“I'm convinced most of our problems in catechesis is we spend more time talking about what God wants of us than who God is.” Deacon Bob Rice, professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, joins us to dive into the heart of catechesis, what our youth are most hungry for, how w...

"In an acclaimed film portrayal, Olivia Hussey illuminates the life story of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the selfless missionary who brought hope, love, and salvation to the poorest of the poor. The movie examines the fundamental moments of Mother Teresa's life from her childhood in Albania in the...

Twenty-five years have passed since the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, sparking a renewed interest in this spiritual giant of the 20th century. Filmed on 5 continents and featuring unprecedented access to both institutional archives and the apostolates of the Missionaries of Charity, this fi...