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Sacred HeartSt. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the History of the Sacred Heart Devotion

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the History of the Sacred Heart Devotion

From medieval monasteries to Paray-le-Monial: the history of the Sacred Heart devotion and the nun who carried it to the whole Church.

Sacred HeartThe Sacred Heart Devotion: A Guide to the Heart of Jesus

The Sacred Heart Devotion: A Guide to the Heart of Jesus

A complete guide to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: where the devotion began, what each symbol means, and simple ways to practice it.

St.Michael RosaryTeaching Kids About St. Michael the Archangel

Teaching Kids About St. Michael the Archangel

Kids are drawn to St. Michael almost immediately. Here is how to share his story at every age, from a simple game for little ones to Scripture for teens.

Mission RosariesSt. Michael vs. Other Protection Devotions: Choosing the Right One

St. Michael vs. Other Protection Devotions: Choosing the Right One

Three Catholic protection devotions, one adversary. Here is how St. Michael, the Miraculous Medal, and the St. Benedict Medal differ, and how to choose.

Mission RosariesSt. Michael the Archangel: Patron of Soldiers, Police, and Every Kind of Protector

St. Michael the Archangel: Patron of Soldiers, Police, and Every Kind of Protector

Soldiers, police officers, and first responders have long turned to St. Michael. Here is why he became their patron and how to ask for his protection.

St.Michael RosarySt. Michael Rosary Gift Guide

St. Michael Rosary Gift Guide

A St. Michael rosary makes a meaningful gift for anyone stepping into a new responsibility. Here is how to match the right rosary to the person and the moment.

St.Michael RosarySt. Michael Rosary Centerpieces, Explained

St. Michael Rosary Centerpieces, Explained

Eight rosaries in our St. Michael line, eight different builds. Here is every centerpiece we make, the beads and cord behind it, and how to choose.

Mission RosariesHow to Pray the Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel

How to Pray the Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel

The Chaplet of St. Michael honors all nine choirs of angels. Here is where it came from, what each salutation asks for, and how to pray it.

The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel: Pope Leo XIII and Its History

The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel: Pope Leo XIII and Its History

The short prayer asking St. Michael to defend us in battle dates to 1886. Here is how it entered parish life, why it disappeared, and how it came back.