Jockey David Cabrera has had a special devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe since he was a child. It’s something he’s continued to carry with him — literally. Cabrera, who races at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, is one of many jockeys who wear Catholic sacramentals when competing in races.
Medals, scapulars are often part of jockeys’ uniforms; amid risks of horse racing, riders value prayer, devotion
Rosary project supplies ‘long-range, heart-changing weapons’ to Ukraine
Dorian Kernytsky, a Philadelphia-area Ukrainian Catholic, has been making hundreds of rugged, stainless steel rosaries for troops in Ukraine, hoping to provide solace amid the horrors of the current war with Russia
Pilgrims return to Guadalupe basilica but in smaller numbers
Millions of pilgrims descended on the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe during the first 12 days of December, renewing a tradition and act of faith common throughout central Mexico.
Five First Saturdays: Mary and the Saints ACC shines new light on time-honored devotion
A century-old devotion — the First Five Saturdays — is getting new attention from one ACC in the St. Cloud Diocese.
Devotion to Sacred Heart increases in Mexico during pandemic
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus runs deep in Mexico, especially in times of crisis and pandemics.
Pope names delegate for pastoral care of Lourdes pilgrims
Pope Francis has named a special delegate for the pastoral care of pilgrims to the French shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.
St. Faustina Kowalska and divine mercy
Known as the apostle of divine mercy, St. Faustina Kowalska brought the message of God’s deep and passionate love for all of humanity.