National One-Day Conference Gathers Leading Catholic Voices on Eve of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Beatification Special event explores Sheen’s vision for renewing Church and country as
The other day my spiritual director challenged me to better emulate the heart of Mary in word and deed. As a person who claims to
This has got to be one of my absolute favorite stories in the Bible. (I have to shamefully admit that I liked it in the
My niece sent me a text the other day that said, ‘Thanks auntie.’ Auntie. It’s a title that I carry with such pride. One of the
One of the most enjoyable parts of parenthood is learning about God through our daughter Lucy. Two weeks ago at Mass, we experienced one of
Standing in line for confession recently, waiting to pour out to Christ all my mothering failures, I wondered for the hundredth time how the Blessed
At Mary’s coronation among the saints in Heaven, she was welcomed by God: by God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Augustine Institute Expands Mission for the New Evangelization Through Partnership with Church Life Africa Formation initiative equips Nigerian laity to meet the growing needs of
With 2017 comes the 100th Anniversary of the Fatima event which is an extraordinary part in the Church’s rich history and so, as with most
By guest writer Ann Tran. Last year in August, I went on a pilgrimage to Portugal for the Centennial Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima.
I never have been particularly devoted to St. James the Greater, but for some reason, he seems to be devoted to me. I heard somewhere
Easter is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean these last weeks of Lent can’t be filled with even more intense prayer. One of my
The last living visionary from Beauraing, Belgium died on February 10, 2015. I was not surprised Gilberte Degeimbre’s death elicited no coverage in the United
Stars are significant in the Christian tradition. For example, God promised Abraham descendants more numerous than the stars of the sky (Genesis 22:17). And today
Farmers pause in their fields at midday and bow their heads in prayer. Businessmen and women overhear the ringing bells of nearby churches during their
I miss Advent. Yes, you read that right: I miss Advent. And yet…I’m a practicing Catholic, I celebrate Advent; if anything, now that I’m no
A MIRACLE ON TEPEYAC In December 1531, two men in a small village in Mexico each felt the presence of an overwhelming darkness. One, Bishop
The season of Advent is a time for waiting, preparing, and eagerly anticipating the birth of Christ. It seems like no one could understand this
Today, December 8th, the Church would observe the feast of the Immaculate Conception. This year the feast is transferred to Monday the 9th, giving precedence
Catholic Vision of Women to Take Center Stage at University of St. Thomas Winter Symposium Renowned Catholic thought leaders gather to educate and inspire at
The Taize Community of France, known for their rhythmic hymns, which encourage contemplation on lines from scripture, has a beautiful chant paraphrasing from Jesus’ prayer
