During his trip to Portugal for the centenary of the Fatima Marian apparitions next month, Pope Francis will canonize visionaries Francisco and Jacinta Marto, making them the youngest non-martyrs to ever be declared saints.  More from the Catholic News Agency>>>

If you’ve never heard of Friar Alessandro, hold onto your socks  The voice of Friar Alessandro belongs on stage at the Met. His strong tenor remains robust as he reaches his high notes and his head-voice is rich and full rather than nasally or tinny. He immediately catches your ear and transfixes you with this lush arrangement of “Pater Noster” (Our Father).  More from Aleteia>>>

Family vacations become ‘happiness anchors’ that children hold on to for the rest of their lives.  Spring is a crazy time. Between Easter, first Communions, sports seasons, and the school year wrapping up, we hardly have time to catch our breath. So spring is also invariably the time when the house starts to get beyond my control, and my frustration with the demands of family life gets in the way of my actual family.  More from Aleteia>>>

The cross is a mystery we cannot understand, but these 3 paths will bring us closer.  More from Aleteia>>>

Given the growing challenges now facing Christians, a valuable source to turn to, for wisdom and strength, is St. Francis de Sales.  More from First Things>>>

Ever wondered why the Apostles asked him, ‘Lord teach us to pray’? This is why. Since Jesus was like us in all things but sin, he models prayer that is spiritually and psychologically healthy.  More from Aleteia>>>

Using Aquinas’ words can bring us God’s help and protection.  More from Aleteia>>>

The fasting, penance and silence of Lent naturally pave the way for the proper reception of both sacramental confession and Communion.  More from the National Catholic Register>>>