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Mothers are God's gift to us all. It is mothers who tend to love us with an unbridled passion and who can kiss all our boo-boos away - but what about the mothers of the Bible? Help Keep Catholic Online Free

Two California teenagers have won a legal battle against Saint Francis High School, receiving $1 million and tuition reimbursement following their withdrawal from the institution over allegations of blackface. The Santa Clara County jury ruled in favor of the teens, identified only as A.H. and H.H., on charges of breach of oral contract and denial of due process.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of ...

One of the most enjoyable features of a home is that you get to decorate it. It doesn't matter if your home is a room, or a tiny apartment, or a 100-room mansion. What matters is that it's your space and you choose what happens there, including how to decorate it. Help Keep Catholic Online Free

Motherhood is one of the greatest gifts from the Lord, but it is also one that requires patience and strength. Parenting comes with many struggles and hurdles, even when you have a loving husband to share the responsibility. But for those moms who do it all on their own - the work becomes greater. Help Keep Catholic Online Free

A New York Supreme Court judge has stopped a referendum intended to enshrine broad reproductive rights within the state constitution, highlighting procedural missteps by the state legislature. The referendum, which would have been a significant constitutional revision, was found not in compliance with requisite legal processes, thereby nullifying its placement on the November ballot.

Mother's Day is right around the corner. What are you planning on doing to celebrate Mom?

The Discalced Carmelites have formally requested that Pope Francis bestow the title of "doctor Veritatis," or "doctor of truth," on Edith Stein, also known as St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. This request was presented to the Pope by Father Miguel Marquez Calle, the superior general of the Discalced Carmelites, during a private audience at the Vatican on April 18.

Cinco de Mayo is upon us, and while many believe it is Mexico's Independence Day, it actually is not. So, what is Cinco de Mayo and why has it become so biculturally popular?

Cinco de Mayo currently has only a regional importance in Mexico. In the United States and other countries, however, the day has come to be known as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Like St. Patrick's Day and Oktoberfest, one doesn't need to be of Mexican decent to enjoy the festivities. Schools have used this day to teach the history and heritage of Mexico. Events and celebrations incorporate foods, music, dancing and demonstrations.