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The coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven & Earth

Why Mary is the Queen of Heaven

July 29, 2026

Discover the biblical roots of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary and why Catholics honor Mary as Queen Mother, intercessor, and Queen of Heaven.

Martin Luther burns the Papal Bull threatening him with excommunication.

The Value of Obedience of Faith

July 23, 2026

A personal story about infertility, IVF, and the forgotten virtue of obedience reveals why trusting God’s will is at the heart of the Catholic faith.

A couple getting married in a Catholic wedding

The Wedding Lasts One Day. Marriage Lasts a Lifetime.

July 15, 2026

Taylor Swift’s wedding offers a timely reminder that while a wedding lasts one day, a strong marriage is built over a lifetime of love and commitment.

Two women sit down and discuss their faith.

Loved One Left the Faith? Here’s How to Talk to Them.

July 8, 2026

Catholic Echo’s Theresa Breitenbach shares tips on speaking to people who have left the faith and how to bring them back to Christ.

Cross standing in front of July 4 fireworks display.

Why Does July 4 Have Special Catholic Mass Readings?

June 30, 2026

Why do Catholics hear different Mass readings on July 4? Discover why the Church celebrates nations, prays for America, and gives thanks for God’s providence.

A father and son hold hands over the bible.

I Understood God’s Love When I Became a Father

June 24, 2026

How becoming a father transformed my faith and helped me finally understand God’s love, grace, and what it means to live as His son.

Image shows a man in the pew of a church, seeking God's guidance.

Seeking and Waiting: A New Beginning

June 17, 2026

The Catholic Echo’s Pete Sheehan details his start as a columnist and what a career in Catholic media has taught him about seeking and waiting for God’s Grace.