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Gold as a Sign of the Holy: A Brief History of the Color Gold in the Catholic Church
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Gold as a Sign of the Holy: A Brief History of the Color Gold in the Catholic Church

Step into any older Catholic church and one of the first things you’ll notice is the abundant use of the color gold. From the altar to the tabernacle to the artwork on the walls, gold is often ever...

MaryFind God in the Quiet with Our Lady of Silence

Find God in the Quiet with Our Lady of Silence

I’m a chronic overthinker. From replaying conversations with my wife to second-guessing decisions at the office, I analyze and reanalyze everything forwards and backwards.  I know from experience t...

MaryHoly Mother Hear My Cry

Holy Mother Hear My Cry

Finding Joy in Unexpected Circumstances Through Faith in Our Blessed Mother

MaryKicking Off 2024 with Mary: A Heart-to-Heart on Renewal and Action - The Catholic Woodworker

Kicking Off 2024 with Mary: A Heart-to-Heart on Renewal and Action

So, you know how every new year feels like a fresh slate? Well, I've been thinking about how we can genuinely embrace that feeling, especially with the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God...

MaryThe Many Faces of Mary: A Man’s Guide to Marian Devotions with a Spotlight on Our Lady of Sorrows - The Catholic Woodworker

The Many Faces of Mary: A Man’s Guide to Marian Devotions with a Spotlight on Our Lady of Sorrows

Life throws curveballs that you didn't see coming. One minute you're feeling like a rockstar, and the next you're wading through the muck, trying to balance work, relationships, and your own well-b...

MaryConsecration to Mary - The Catholic Woodworker

Consecration to Mary

November 21st is the feast of the Presentation of Mary, the day Anne and Joachim offered her to the Lord just as Mary and Joseph did with Jesus. For centuries, Catholics have been encouraged to con...