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See what this 14-year old built in Michigan

by HolyHeroes | Apr 7, 2025

We received a fantastic email (with pictures!) from a Catholic mom! Using our Fr. Leopold Celebrates Mass Complete Set for the sanctuary, her son Pierce created a fantastic LEGO® brick church for all his minifigures to attend! His mom said, "Thank you for his...

Unplanned and the Power of Prayer

My husband and I went to see Unplanned last night, and, in his words, it was a "gut punch." We have always been involved in the pro-life movement, but I left the theater wondering, "What else can I do? I need to be doing more!" As I reflected on this question while I...

(A simple) Passiontide Family Prayer

Here's how (in just 5 minutes) you can imitate Christ's most astonishing action on the Cross. It's a great way to allow the Holy Spirit in these last days of Lent to transform you into a true "imitation of Christ." The last 2 weeks before Easter are commonly known as...

A Special Pretzel Recipe for Lent

If you’re participating in Lenten Adventure, then you already have a savory pretzel recipe from us. So in honor of Laetare Sunday (and all the solemnities in Lent), here’s a sweeter, dessert version as well!

Do this only 10 times in Lent

This year, my eighteen-year-old son, Trey, and I decided to do something a little different for Lent. We resolved to “give up” a couple of hours a week to go back to the basics and try to see the beauty and grandeur of our Catholic Faith with fresh eyes. We thought it...

For your family’s Lenten Confessions

Trey and I visited a military college last weekend, and something a cadet said was helpful to me in preparing our family for a really good Lenten confession. Perhaps it will help your family, too. A cadet's response to a question from a parent about the Honor Code at...

Choosing a Good Lenten Penance

Here’s a quick breakdown to help you evaluate if you have chosen a penance that is appropriate for your state in life and stage of spiritual development!

How to Pray the Rosary Using Saint John Paul II’s Method

Already nearly sold out of its second printing in less than a year, The Rosary of Saint John Paul II: Meditations, Prayers, and Practical Aids, provides a step-by-step guide for putting John Paul II’s suggested method of praying the Rosary into practice.

March Feast Days!

“In like a lion, out like a lamb," the old saying goes. But here at Holy Heroes headquarters, things show no signs of slowing down! Emma here again to tell you that despite Lent taking up most of March this year, there are still some wonderful Catholic feast...

This Lent, try preparing as Jesus did for His Own Lent

With just a few days to go until we begin Lent, we're all starting to think, "What shall I give up for Lent?" Let's admit it. As Catholics, doesn't this often become a combination of: New Year's resolutions (to break some habits and fix those things about...

So Many Ways to Be Holy [Heroes!]

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s the question we love to ask our children at an early age. Here’s a question we parents might want to ask ourselves: “How can I gently and lovingly help my children discern what God is calling them to be?” And here’s a...