Philip Kosloski
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This martyr sowed the seeds of Christianity in DRC
Christianity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was sustained by the witness of Bl. Isidore Bakanaja. → Read More
This one sentence from Tolkien's 'Silmarillion' will change your life
2 Minute Read > “Therefore willed that the hearts of Men should seek beyond the world and should find no rest therein” (J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion, 36). This short passage from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion possesses such immense truth in regards to the very core of what it means to be human. In fact, this one line has the capacity to change a person’s whole outlook on life. First… → Read More
The adventures of Mary Magdalene after Jesus’ resurrection
While we do not know for certain what happened, here are a few traditions passed down over the centuries. → Read More
Why the Lord’s Day should be separate from the weekend
St. John Paul II believed that a "weekend" mentality can distract us from honoring God on Sunday. → Read More
The secret to a successful day, according to Fulton Sheen
He never missed doing this one thing, and believed it fueled his priesthood. → Read More
These two Catholic saints made cameos in 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'
Marvel’s latest Spider-Man movie (subtitled “Far From Home”) is an enjoyable edition to the already vast “MCU.” It is entertaining, … → Read More
Netflix's Narnia TV Series and Movies: Here’s everything we know
2 Minute ReadRoughly a year after Amazon announced its plan to create a series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, Netflix revealed plans to create a series and feature films based on the world of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. > Netflix will develop new series and film projects based on C.S. Lewis’ beloved The Chronicles of Narnia series. Under the terms of a multi-year deal… → Read More
St. Therese wrote this poem about Joan of Arc when she was tempted with atheism
During her final months on earth, St. Therese was plunged into the darkness of unbelief. → Read More
Here’s why you shouldn’t get angry when interrupted during prayer
It's often difficult to keep our composure when we set aside time for prayer and we immediately get interrupted by someone else. → Read More
The name of the stand used in Eucharistic adoration reminds us what is happening
The mountain where Jesus was transfigured has a spiritual link to the Eucharist. → Read More
The Christian origin of the Star Wars phrase "May the Force be with you"
One of the most frequently quoted phrases in the Star Wars saga is “May the Force be with you.” Obi-Wan Kenobi was … → Read More
125 years ago St. Thérèse wrote this play about St. Joan of Arc
While St. Thérèse of Lisieux is most well-known for her autobiography, Story of a Soul, she also wrote many poems, songs … → Read More
'Tolkien' director praises Father Francis Morgan as model priest
2 Minute Read This past weekend at WonderCon there was a panel featuring director Dome Karukoski, and cast members Anthony Boyle, Patrick Gibson, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Nicholas Hoult, from the upcoming bio-pic Tolkien on the early life of Catholic author J.R.R. Tolkien. The film will primarily focus on the friendships Tolkien established prior to World War I and how his experiences during… → Read More
4 Women in Tolkien's Middle-Earth who reflect the beauty of the Virgin Mary
3 Minute Read“I think I know exactly what you mean by the order of Grace; and of course by your references to Our Lady, upon which all my own small perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded.” (The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, #142) J.R.R. Tolkien, being a devout Catholic, was well acquainted with the indispensable role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Christianity and had a deep… → Read More
The pope used to do this extraordinary penance on Ash Wednesday
The current tradition of the pope honors this penitential pilgrimage. → Read More
2 Powerful lessons we can learn from Christmas, according to Blessed John Henry Newman
Newman believed these were two very important lessons to meditate on at Christmas time. → Read More
An emotional post-confession meditation by St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
The first American saint provides a powerful prayer to guide our thoughts after our sins are forgiven. → Read More
How to tell if you have encountered a ghost
Welcome to Aleteia we pronounce it \ ă-lә-`tay-uh \ The world’s leading Catholic Internet site. Launched with the blessing and encouragement of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, Aleteia provides a new kind of journalism, with a well-tempered Catholic perspective on today’s news, culture, inspiring stories and evangelization. → Read More
Here is St. Faustina's description of her Guardian Angel --Aleteia
She saw her Guardian Angel frequently, both during mystical visions and in everyday circumstances. → Read More
5 Scandalous sinners who became great saints
These holy men and women give us hope, proving that even we could become a saint! → Read More