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,
I have heard that you do not choose a saint to whom you have a special connection; that saint chooses you. I never understood what
El Camino de San Antonio Missions in Texas Announces Official Partnership with El Camino de Santiago in Spain Pilgrims traveling the famous “Camino of the
As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up
Saints of the Sacred Heart by Emily Jaminet. Illustrations by Tracy L. Christianson. Sophia Institute Press (Manchester, NH, 2025). 40 pp., hardcover. $17.95. Several years
St. James was an apostle, part of the inner circle of Jesus. Biological brother of John, he was one of the three present during the
But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. (Jn 20:11) Mary stood weeping outside the
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.
Every Christian knows the account of ‘Doubting Thomas’ in today’s Gospel. But do you really believe that it was by chance St. Thomas was absent,
Acts 12:1-11, Psalm 34, 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Matthew 16:13-19 Do you relate better with Peter or Paul? For me, it is Peter without a doubt.
By guest writer Catherine Sheehan. The image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most common images associated with Catholicism. Numerous Catholic
Deuteronomy 4:32-40, Psalm 33, Romans 8:14-17, Matthew 28:16-20 CCC 234: “The Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is
When I was in the convent often I would reflect on Good Friday because of the pain and suffering that I endured at the hands
Why did the people welcome Jesus on Palm Sunday and after only 6 days, decide to crucify Him? A few thoughts came to my mind.
Very often we assume that we understand the mystery of death and resurrection. Sometimes, children pose some basic questions to us about death and resurrection
January 20 — the day of Joe Biden’s inauguration — is also the feast day of Pope St. Fabian, a pope who was chosen, not
When Jesus was being arrested at the beginning of His Passion, He made it clear that He could have asked His Father to “send me
The word “baptize” in Greek means “to immerse”. And this is fitting, because Jesus’ baptism wasn’t a few drops of water sprinkled on the head
This weekend we celebrated the Epiphany! But who were these mysterious Magi who came from the East? Here are some things you may not know
Guest post by Fr Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross. January 3rd is the feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Ever
Happy feast day of St. John! This is the patronal feast of this beautiful Basilica, which is why we are celebrating his feast rather than
