Trevor Jin
Trevor Jin runs the FOCUS Catholic YouTube channel — 325,000+ subscribers, 15-20M views a year. He writes here about saints, prayer, and the deep end of the faith. Subscribe to the newsletter at wedaretosay.com/about-us/
Where Did the Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Come...
Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a day after the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Where did this devotion come from...
Why Do We Celebrate the Ascension of Jesus?
The Catholic Church celebrates the Ascension of Jesus into heaven 40 days after Easter Sunday. But why do we celebrate the Ascension? What makes...
Who is St. John of Ávila?
May 10th marks the feast of St. John of Ávila. Born in Spain to pious parents, St. John grew up in the age of...
Why is May the Month of Mary?
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to Mary—but why? Where did this devotion come from?
Where does devoting to May to Mary...
8 Ways for Catholics to Prepare for Lent
Lent is coming soon and now is the time for Catholics to prepare. Don't wait until Ash Wednesday! Take a look at these 8...
7 Ways to Fight Distractions in Prayer
While distractions during prayer are normal, it's important to try to fight them. Here are some tips on what to do with distractions in...
Why Was Jesus Baptized?
On the first Sunday after Christmas, the Catholic Church celebrates the Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan river. It also transitions the calendar...
Why Celebrate Mary, the Mother of God?
On January 1st, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary as the Mother of God.
History of Mary as the Mother of God The title...
What is the Presentation of Mary?
The Presentation of Mary commemorates Mary's parents dedicating her to the temple when she was 3.
The Story of the Presentation of Mary
The earliest account...
Dominican Saints: The Complete List of All 28 to Admire
Dominican saints lead the faithful to Christ through their holiness and preaching. Here is a comprehensive list of all the Dominican saints, in chronological...