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9 Fascinating Facts About Our Lady of Guadalupe! Catholic DevotionsCatholic Sites

9 Fascinating Facts About Our Lady of Guadalupe!

The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated annually on December 12th. This marks the date in 1531 when her miraculous image was…

DamianDecember 12, 2024

What Are Holy Relics? List of Famous Relics Saints & Relics

What Are Holy Relics? List of Famous Relics

What are Holy Relics?   In the Catholic Church, holy relics are physical objects associated with saints or Jesus Christ that are venerated for their…

DamianDecember 9, 2024

What is Eucharistic Miracle? Catholic DevotionsChurch Tradition

What is Eucharistic Miracle?

Eucharistic miracles are extraordinary events in which the Eucharist—the consecrated bread and wine in Catholic liturgy, believed to become the Body and Blood of Jesus…

DamianDecember 2, 2024

What is Arthouse2B? | New York City! Catholic Journal

What is Arthouse2B? | New York City!

“I registered for this! Join me?” This was a text message from my good friend Sarah on February 13th with the link to an Eventbrite event:…

DamianNovember 27, 2024

What is Eucharistic Adoration? Catholic DevotionsChurch Tradition

What is Eucharistic Adoration?

Eucharistic Adoration: A Path to Deepening Faith and Connection with Christ   Eucharistic Adoration is a deeply spiritual practice that invites believers into an intimate…

DamianNovember 25, 2024

What is The Holy Eucharist in The Catholic Church? Church Tradition

What is The Holy Eucharist in The Catholic Church?

The Catholic Eucharist, more often referred to as the Holy Eucharist, Blessed Sacrament, stands at the heart of Catholic worship and theology. It is celebrated…

DamianNovember 18, 2024

Saint Francesca Xavier Cabrini Shrine in Chicago Catholic SitesSaints & Relics

Saint Francesca Xavier Cabrini Shrine in Chicago

Happy feast of St. Francesca Xavier Cabrini! Did you know there is her National Shrine in Chicago?  Address: 2520 N Lakeview Ave The Shrine of…

DamianNovember 13, 2024

The Most Beautiful Catholic Churches in Chicago Catholic Sites

The Most Beautiful Catholic Churches in Chicago

Chicago has over 2 million Catholics with 216 active parishes and 543 churches. I have had the chance to live here since 2015, visit, photograph,…

DamianNovember 11, 2024

Catholic Gifts Ideas Catholic Journal

Catholic Gifts Ideas

What are the best catholic gift ideas?   The tradition of giving gifts goes back to the Nativity. The three wise men followed the bright…

DamianNovember 9, 2024

What is Cathopic? Great Resource For Catholics Finally Here! Catholic Journal

What is Cathopic? Great Resource For Catholics Finally Here!

What is the Cathopic?   Cathopic is a platform that offers, high-quality Catholic-themed photos, graphics, and videos. Its main mission is to assist Catholic media,…

DamianNovember 8, 2024

Eucharistic Procession in Manhattan! Catholic Journal

Eucharistic Procession in Manhattan!

Lord Jesus Christ in the center of Manhattan, NYC, during the day, with thousands of people following?  I would never believe it if I didn't…

DamianOctober 21, 2024

Eucharistic Congress Reunion! Catholic Journal

Eucharistic Congress Reunion!

Only yesterday we met with Chicago Auxiliary Bishops: Mark Bartosic, Robert Casey, Jeffrey Grob, and Robert Lombardo,  as well as other pilgrims who attended the…

DamianOctober 21, 2024

Wedding Reception Checklist | Printable PDF! Weddings

Wedding Reception Checklist | Printable PDF!

A Catholic wedding reception is a celebration following the sacrament of marriage, which often involves a mixture of faith-based traditions and common wedding customs. Here’s…

DamianOctober 3, 2024

Wedding Ceremony Checklist | Printable PDF! Weddings

Wedding Ceremony Checklist | Printable PDF!

A wedding is a joyous and sacred event that incorporates religious and cultural customs. Preparing for this important sacrament requires attention to spiritual, logistical, and…

DamianSeptember 30, 2024

What’s a Catholic Betrothal Ceremony? Weddings

What’s a Catholic Betrothal Ceremony?

What’s a Betrothal Ceremony? The historical past and concept of the Betrothal Ceremony   A betrothal service or rite of betrothal attempts a service from…

DamianSeptember 20, 2024

Does Catholic Church Needs Media? Catholic Journal

Does Catholic Church Needs Media?

This article is a fruit of my attendance at the National Eucharistic Congress but I must say that it comes from not a positive experience…

DamianAugust 28, 2024

The Best Coffee Shops in Ohio (Ranking) Photography, Coffee, Travel

The Best Coffee Shops in Ohio (Ranking)

This article focuses on the top selection of the best coffee shops in Ohio. I review coffee shops all over the world and find the…

DamianAugust 28, 2024

Catholic Sites

Maria Stein Shrine of The Holy Relics, Must Visit!

How did I find Maria Stein Shrine?   It all started at the National Eucharistic Congress, that's where I was taking photos and capturing footage…

DamianAugust 23, 2024

National Eucharistic Congress, After 83 Years! Catholic Journal

National Eucharistic Congress, After 83 Years!

The first time I heard about the National Eucharistic Congress was last year around May-June. I immediately started contacting them and looking for connections, to…

DamianAugust 6, 2024

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Through The USA | Chicago Catholic Journal

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Through The USA | Chicago

Are you media?  Yes! That’s how I entered the chapel at Mundelein Seminary, which was full for the first mass during the Eucharistic Pilgrimage in…

DamianJuly 4, 2024

Párisi Passage Café, I Fallen in Love! | Budapest Photography, Coffee, Travel

Párisi Passage Café, I Fallen in Love! | Budapest

Párisi Passage Café   On my last trip to Budapest, me and my mom discovered this place by accident! Waiting on our bus we started…

DamianJune 13, 2024

The Best Coffee Shops in Budapest (Ranking) Photography, Coffee, Travel

The Best Coffee Shops in Budapest (Ranking)

This article focuses on the top selection of the best coffee shops in New York City. I review coffee shops all over the world and…

DamianJune 13, 2024

Dolce Arte, Woooow! | Chicago Photography, Coffee, Travel

Dolce Arte, Woooow! | Chicago

Woooow! That was my first impression when I saw Dolce Arte for the first time, it offers much more than just coffee and pastry which…

DamianJune 12, 2024

3 Days in Budapest! | Itinerary | Ultimate Guide Photography, Coffee, Travel

3 Days in Budapest! | Itinerary | Ultimate Guide

Introduction   Hello! On my last trip to Poland, I decided that I finally wanted to visit the capitol of Hungary, even if it was…

DamianJune 11, 2024

Choose Your Wedding Photography Styles Weddings

Choose Your Wedding Photography Styles

From clothing to decor, style choices vary from couple to couple. One of the most important stylistic decisions all couples make is choosing a wedding…

DamianMay 13, 2024

Atlas Coffee Club | Subscription You Should Have! Full Review Photography, Coffee, Travel

Atlas Coffee Club | Subscription You Should Have! Full Review

What is Atlas Coffee Club?    Atlas Coffee Club is a subscription service that delivers freshly roasted coffee from around the world to your doorstep.…

DamianApril 29, 2024

How to Photograph Solar Eclipse? Ultimate Guide! Photography, Coffee, Travel

How to Photograph Solar Eclipse? Ultimate Guide!

This article was posted on the Sony Alpha Universe community website (https://alphauniverse.com/stories/beyond-totality-how-this-creator-kept-it-simple-for-a-high-impact-solar-eclipse-composite/)  I want to share my adventure with Total Solar Ecplise, which I bought…

DamianApril 25, 2024

Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L Review Photography, Coffee, Travel

Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L Review

When Peak Design first revealed their new Everyday Line V2, I grabbed the 20L Everyday Backpack since it's my favorite among my sizable collection of…

DamianApril 18, 2024

The Best Coffee Shops in New York City (Ranking) Photography, Coffee, Travel

The Best Coffee Shops in New York City (Ranking)

This article focuses on the top selection of the best coffee shops in New York City. I review coffee shops all over the world and…

DamianApril 17, 2024

Wedding Photoshoot Ideas You Have to Try! Weddings

Wedding Photoshoot Ideas You Have to Try!

Posing and formal portraits of the couple, their families, and the wedding party are the main focus of traditional wedding photography. To capture classic moments…

DamianApril 3, 2024

What is Nupital Blessing? Weddings

What is Nupital Blessing?

Nuptial Blessing   In the Catholic wedding ceremony, the Nuptial Blessing is a sacred moment. It takes place after the bride and groom give their…

DamianMarch 25, 2024

Top 30 Wedding Gift Ideas! Weddings

Top 30 Wedding Gift Ideas!

There are so many options available for wedding gifts that choosing just one can be overwhelming. Fortunately, most couples make a wish list that guests…

DamianMarch 19, 2024

Catholic Journal

The Beauty Of Sacred Art | How Did I Win My First Film Award?!

A little bit of a back story, it took me 2 years to finish this film, and this project was an adventure! It all started…

DamianMarch 19, 2024

SmallRig RC 60B Review | Is This Perfect Light? And How To Charge It On The Go? Photography, Coffee, Travel

SmallRig RC 60B Review | Is This Perfect Light? And How To Charge It On The Go?

In this article I don't want to just review SmallRig RC 60B, I want to also focus on how to keep it going for 2…

DamianMarch 17, 2024

What Are The Best Cameras For Wedding Photography? Weddings

What Are The Best Cameras For Wedding Photography?

One's wedding is a significant life event. And everyone aspires to seize those exquisite moments. From the start of the day's preparations to the conclusion…

DamianMarch 15, 2024

The Church That Was Moved! Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Journal

The Church That Was Moved! Our Lady of Lourdes

Last Sunday I had a chance to attend holy mass in this beautiful over 100-year-old church in Chicago, Our Lady of Lourdes, with such an incredible…

DamianMarch 11, 2024

“Catholic Joe Superhero” Must Read Book For Catholics! Catholic Journal

“Catholic Joe Superhero” Must Read Book For Catholics!

On February 17th for the first time, I got a chance to experience a Catholic Impact Networking Group meeting, and it was awesome! My friend…

DamianMarch 7, 2024

Top 21 Wedding Games Ideas! Weddings

Top 21 Wedding Games Ideas!

Wishing to create a memorable, lively, and enjoyable wedding reception for your guests? Some couples choose to start the celebration with interactive activities such as…

DamianMarch 4, 2024

What Really Happened At…? The Newman Forum Conference by The Lumen Christi Institute Catholic Journal

What Really Happened At…? The Newman Forum Conference by The Lumen Christi Institute

Last weekend I had a chance to be a part of something absolutely beautiful! I was blessed to take photos at "What Really Happened At…?"…

DamianFebruary 19, 2024

Unique Gifts For Photographers! Photography, Coffee, Travel

Unique Gifts For Photographers!

List of Unique Gifts For Photographers   As a seasoned photographer in my mid-thirties, I understand the unique thrill that comes with capturing the perfect…

DamianFebruary 11, 2024