Over the course of the next year Remnant apostolate members will be posting articles which will give 101 ways to Create Catholic Culture. If you have a great idea please e-mail it to us at mattgill@remnantband.com.
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #3- All Hallow's Eve
In our modern culture we are bombarding by the meaningless secular and sometimes satanic custom of Halloween. The true meaning is in the feasts of All Saints and All Souls Day. Read more to find three ways you can create Catholic Culture during All Hallow's Eve. More »
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #12 - Beer and Wine are Fine
A Beer Blessing - Bless, O Lord, this creature beer, that Thou hast been pleased to bring forth from the sweetness of the grain: that it might be a salutary remedy for the human race: and grant by the invocation of Thy holy name, that, whosoever drinks of it may obtain health of body and a sure safeguard for the soul. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. In this prayer of the Church, the Church calls beer what it is a creature. When man worships the creature rather than the creator, the creature has become a “god”. More »
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #11 - Catholic Facial Hair
The Church's Year is the Life of Christ. However you can enter into the year and the Life of Christ you should. Physical reminders such as fasting, icons, etc are a great way to remind our senses and physical body that there should and can be a change in our spiritual life. More »
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #10 - Make the Sign of the Cross
The word Catholic means "universal" and one of the most universal signs of the Catholic Faith is the sign of the cross. For most Catholics this most simple pray and outward sign of our Faith is done daily but the history of the prayer and sign is unknown. Remember the Sign of the Cross is a prayer. We see the sign of the Cross most often as a introduction and closing to our prayers. Catholics love prayer so much they pray before and after they pray. More »
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #9 - Kiss my Feet!
If we have a crucifix in our rooms or hanging around our neck, we can kiss the feet or Christ and venerate the crucifix and our Crucified Lord's body daily. Some Catholic schools and Churches have very large, sometimes life size crucifixes. We can create Catholic Culture by kissing our fingers first and then placing our fingers on the feet of our Savior. More »
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #8 - Zero Percent Divorce Rate!
This is a true story. Why there are NO divorces in Siroki-Brijeg!! Now let me tell you about a most beautiful tradition the Croatian people have for marriages. In the town of Siroki-Brijeg, not one single divorce has been recorded among its 13,000 inhabitants. More »
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #7 - Pray when you hear an Ambulance
Praying when you hear a siren is a great witness to anyone who might be in your presence, in the car with you, etc. when you hear the siren. It is my hope that if I am ever in an accident and someone hears my siren there will be people praying for me. More »
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #6 - Passing by Jesus
How often (daily) do you pass by Jesus! We literally daily pass by chapels, churches, cathedrals and perhaps even basilicas. It is a great tradition to make the Sign of the Cross as we pass by a place where Jesus is present in the Blessed Sacrament. More »
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #5 - Give public glory to God
St. Benedict says in his rule #42, to "attribute to God the good one sees in oneself." It is awesome to see professional athletes honoring God for the great skills they have been given. When you are in public don't be afraid to give God the praise. More »
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #4- Saint Nicholas Day
St. Nicholas Day is always at the beginning of advent it allows us to begin thinking about generosity and the ultimate generous gift of God sending his only begotten Son to save us. Make sure to beginning your advent celebrating St. Nicholas Day in honor of this great Saint and model of generosity. More »
Creating Catholic Culture Tip #2- Rise before the dawn
Tip #2 of 101 - If we can wake up and await the earthly dawn (the sun) this is good practice as we await the heavenly dawn (the Son). Psalm 119:147 says, "I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words." One of the greatest ways to create Catholic culture is to begin the day awaiting God's presence. More »
