Sacred music is “that which, being created for the celebration of divine worship, is endowed with a certain holy sincerity of form,” according to the
Upon personal introspection, I have come to notice my immediate impulse to adopt a “sorry for you” face when first getting to know a person
All Hallows’ Eve by Anthony DeStefano. Sophia Institute Press (Manchester, NH, 2025). 48 pp., hardcover, $17.95; paperback, $14.99; eBook, $9.99. When I was growing up,
Reasons why I treasure the Sign of the Cross include: It reminds me of the priceless gift the Son of God gave to us all.
Grand Coteau Retreats Revives Historic Campus in Louisiana’s “Miracle Zip Code” Former seminary and retirement home reimagined as sacred space for renewal and encounter with
This fall I have been working at CatholicVote.org. While we do a lot of different things, one of the things we are best known for
On my pilgrimage in France: I find it funny that most people come to France primarily for the Paris attractions. Not for my group though
Pastoral Counselor Offers Christ-Centered Coaching for Elite Athletes and High-Pressure Professionals Counseling practice utilizes Catholic-integrated approach to empower individuals in demanding fields At a
Amazing Parish Announces 2026 Leadership Summit and Renewed Vision for the Future Denver-based apostolate known for forming healthy and effective parish leaders opens registration for
Padre Pio and You by Mary O’Regan. Sophia Institute Press (Manchester, NH, 2025). 400 pp., paperback. $24.95. Once I had a vivid dream of Padre
In the struggle for life, talking about God is indispensable. Only in this way does the value of the weak, the disabled, the nonproductive, the
“Protect Our Kids” Urges Parents To Ask These 7 Questions As Children Head Back To School Coalition focused on protecting children from harmful indoctrination in
God Most Powerful by Fr. Gabriele Amorth. Sophia Institute Press (Manchester, NH, 2025). 176 pp., paperback. $17.95. Fr. Gabriele Amorth (1925-2016), the most famous Italian
American Beliefs Study from ACS Technologies Examines Religious Beliefs Across Generations Findings inform ministries and churches about the unique needs of Millennials ACS Technologies, a
Saint Augustine said that evil was: “Non-being”; nothing. Tolkien illustrates this idea thoroughly in his characters from The Lord of The Rings – the Ringwraiths. Ringwraiths
Recently in an interview Cardinal Sarah said, “The West refuses to receive, and will accept only what it constructs for itself. Because it is a
I died on December 15, 2006. On that day I was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. Although it appeared that my life was sentenced by
“Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and speak to him, ‘Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, “Let My people
Choosing the better part: Lessons from St. Martha Life is full of decisions. There are small decisions, such as choosing what type of toothpaste to
St. Padre Pio said, “The devil is like a mad dog tied by a chain. Beyond the length of the chain, he cannot catch hold
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal.
