Zephaniah 3:14-18, Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 1:39-56 Today, the Church invites us to recall the visitation of our Blessed Mother (pregnant with Christ) to her cousin
I am a product of our culture. Like it or not, I find myself not only impressed but also convicted by “new expressions” of faith
In the Martin Scorsese film Silence, based on the book by Shūsaku Endō, the Jesuit protagonists face a terrible choice: to renounce their faith and
In my youth, I prayed the rosary with my grandmother or other ladies from the parish after daily Mass. Before the first three Hail Marys,
In the Eastern Church, many of the clergy and even the laity practice the repetition of the Jesus Prayer. For those wondering, the Jesus Prayer
“The gifts of the Holy Ghost are seven in number: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord [Isaiah 11:2-3]…. The gifts
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we celebrate all workers in public and private sectors. We celebrate in a special way workers who are on the
“But because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold, not hot, I will begin to vomit thee out of my mouth.” (Rev. 3:16) There is much
Heroic Men Summit Aims to Transform Men into Powerhouses of Virtue and Discipleship Registration is now open for the FREE two hour online event for
I was born on Saint Joseph’s Day, March 19, in Saint Joseph’s Hospital at 12:17 a.m. In honor of this great saint, each year the first baby
Real friendship with Christ is only possible with the Eucharist. It was at the Last Supper, at the institution of the Eucharist, that Jesus said,
Vocation Ministry Publishes Comprehensive Report, Providing Powerful Insights into Current State of Vocations to the Priesthood in the U.S. Careful research into data provided by dioceses
The Savior of the world will rise like the sun; and he will come down into the womb of the Virgin like rain gently falling
Recently I have found myself reflecting on the labels that we give ourselves; labels that divide and hurt us as women of the Catholic faith.
Dynamic Catholic Partners With Flocknote To Deliver Life-Changing Content Directly To Parishes Nationwide Parishes can now easily share content that will spark community dynamism and
New Study Examines COVID-19’s Impact On U.S. Catholic Parish Giving Research reveals compelling new insights on the state of Catholic donors and donations from 2018-
Fathom Events Brings Emotionally Stirring Documentary Lourdes to Theaters Nationwide The film, underscoring the plights of pilgrims in search of healing, premieres February 8 and
A friend told me once: “Mary is NOT the Mother of God, that’s blasphemous!” Very calmly, I answered him: “Tell me then, WHO is Jesus
Together with “exciting” and “joyful”, “stressful” is a word that is associated with the days leading up to Christmas and with the Christmas season itself.
As a little girl, I loved puzzles. The more difficult they were, the more I loved them. And how I remember my anticipation at Christmas
The stores filled with Christmas items especially early this season, “Santa Baby” playing endlessly on the local radio station since late October. Christmas all around
