Around the year 1300 in a small mountain village of northwest Spain called O’Cebriero, it was snowing hard on a cold winter’s day. The priest
St. Bridget, patroness of Ireland (also known as St. Brigid), was born the daughter of a Celtic chieftain and a Christian slave woman in the
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
In roughly 24 hours, the Sacred Triduum will begin. During these three days, the Church commemorates in a solemn manner the Passion, Death, and Burial
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
St. Gemma Galgani. The Diary of St. Gemma. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Paperback $15.95. Ebook $9.99. Available from the publisher. “There is a
Anthony DeStefano. From Bread and Wine to Saints Divine. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2025. Hardcover $17.95. 32 pages. Available from the publisher. Perhaps you
The Augustine Institute Unveils the Ordinary Life and Extraordinary Faith of Blessed Carlo Acutis in New Documentary Highly anticipated second installment in the inspiring “Based on
My husband and I recently sold our home after several months of it being on the market. In the process there were a lot of
Dia Dhuit! (God be with you in Irish/Gaelic) This article and painting are part two of a triptych work that are complete when held together
Right Panel: Loch na Chara (36 by 24 inches) Dia Dhuit! (God be with you in Irish/Gaelic) This article and painting are part three of
Answering the call of the Lord to give up everything and to follow Him is not an easy thing to do. The key is to
It’s two weeks now since Ash Wednesday, and most Catholics have given up some desirable thing as a sacrifice. For instance, most families I know
“I confess to Almighty God and to you my brothers and sisters…” is what we pray at Mass and is basically what we celebrate on Ash
By Guest Writer Deacon Luke Iyengar In the Byzantine rite, we have a series of Sundays leading up to the official start of Lent. A
Trusting and remaining in life’s moments Luke 9:11-17 : Feeding of five thousand (NRSVCE) When the crowds found out about it, they followed him; and
I love to take walks. I especially enjoy walks where I get in touch with the natural environment. Nature has much to reveal to me.
Imagine if you were to go home tonight and you go to switch on your favorite lamp, but nothing happens. So you replace the light
Scripture Reflection of Luke 2:22–40 (The Presentation of the Lord) Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God; and he said: ‘Now, Master,
St. Pope John Paul the Great once said, “Man can only find himself in a sincere gift of himself.” He is echoing Jesus’ connection between
