SAINTLY BLOG

Short, clear writing on the Catholic faith.

The Catechism, the saints, the sacraments, the sacred — explained five minutes at a time.

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THE SACRAMENTS · 8 MIN READ

How to Go to Confession After Years Away

Walk in, say "it has been X years," confess the pattern honestly. The priest will guide the rest. Here is what to expect, what to say, and what not to worry about.

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DAILY PRAYER · 7 MIN READ

How to Pray the Angelus

A short Catholic prayer said three times a day — 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM — recalling the Incarnation. The full words, the rhythm, and how to build it into a working day.

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DAILY PRAYER · 7 MIN READ

The Daily Examen in 3 Minutes

Five steps, three minutes, same time each night. The Ignatian evening prayer — what to think about at each step, and how to make the habit stick past week three.

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THE MORAL LIFE · 8 MIN READ

Is Missing Sunday Mass a Mortal Sin?

The Catechism's answer, the three conditions for mortal sin, what counts as a serious reason to miss, and what to do if you already did.

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THE SACRAMENTS · 8 MIN READ

What is the Eucharist?

The Eucharist is the Catholic sacrament in which bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ. Here is what the Church actually teaches, where it comes from, and how it differs from other Christian views.

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