Faith, Travel, and the Call to Walk in Christ's Footsteps
New Year – New Devotion
The typical Catholic devotion for the month of January is to the Holy Name of Jesus. This name was bestowed upon Him even before His...
Can you Renew a US Passport Online?
Yes you can! (Maybe) UPDATE 2025: After analyzing the results of the pilot program, the availability to renew your passport online has been extended to...
A Bavarian Christmas – and perhaps a pilgrimage
Some Christmases stand out more than others for various reasons—a favorite gift, an idyllic snowfall, a Christmas where the whole family made it home. One...
4 things you can fit inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
More than 1 million pilgrims travel each year to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Known for its...
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Model of Charity
November 17 is the feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Given her work in feeding the poor, she could easily be called St. Elizabeth of...
St. Martin of Tours – The Reluctant Bishop
On November 11, we celebrate the feast of St. Martin of Tours, often remembered for giving half of his cloak to a poor beggar. Though...