Living The Christian Life

We rightly honor Our Lady under the title of Help of Christians. Our Lady helps Christians in so many ways that we could make an encyclopedia on this topic. One aspect of this help comes from having a lively devotion to Our Lady.

Feeling aridity does not mean the person is doing poorly or well. Aridity is not a sign of progress or regression. The soul may be feeling the greatest aridity or dryness at the time of Communion, yet may be progressing perfectly well.

While most Catholics think that the Church established reception in the hand as the ordinary means of communicating, official Vatican documents prove otherwise. This is clear from a May 29, 1969 Instruction promulgated by the Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, titled: Memoriale Domini.

A Sacred Invitation to Participate in Christ’s Passion - Holy Week is the pinnacle of the liturgical year — the moment when the Church enters the heart of salvation history with solemnity, awe, and joy.

Dr. Regnerus used different methods to measure the impact of same-sex partners as parental figures upon children. His conclusion reinforced the value of traditional families.

In a day when chivalry seems almost non-existent, this refreshing reprint, "Maxims of Chivalry" is a rare treat. Written by Kenelm Digby in 1924, the book is a must-read for anyone who desires to have a greater understanding of chivalry.

The essential elements of the messages from the Angel of Portugal and Our Lady consist in opening people’s eyes to the gravity of events, explaining them in the light of the plans of Divine Providence, and indicating the necessary means to avoid catastrophe.

December 10, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the devotion commonly called the Five First Saturdays. However, most Catholics have not done this devotion, and many have never heard of it.

In December 2024, ANF received the following email from one of Our Lady's children who participated in the Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe Campaign.