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
Are you tired of spending time searching for good spiritual books and podcasts? What if you could download the latest Catholic books and podcasts anywhere
A number of parishioners mentioned this month that they were seeking indulgences for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Some might ask: Indulgences? Are they still
In Luke’s Gospel, we hear the parable of the dishonest steward. While this steward who squanders his master’s property is not exactly a model of
Guest post by Gerard M. Nadal. In a nation so super-abundantly blessed as ours, it is only right that we dedicate one day out of
2 Kings 22:8-23:3, Psalm 119, Matthew 7:15-20 Faith, Hope, Love, Fear of the Lord, Humility, Patience, Obedience. These are hallmarks of the greatest fruits we
When I was at St. Mary’s in Stamford, which is a mostly-Hispanic parish, there used to be a running joke among the priests that all
A few weeks ago, I heard a priest talking about a promise during his homily. The readings and the Gospel for that Sunday were about
The Celebration of Christ the King also is an expression of a joyful hope of the second coming of Christ. The Gospel of Matthew speaks
The Our Father or the Lord’s Prayer is the one prayer that all people of Christian belief have in common. This is a familial prayer
If Jesus Christ is King of the Universe, why is the world so messed up? Why is it that, despite our best efforts, it seems
Today let’s take up a thorny question that I am often asked – can people in Purgatory communicate with us? In other words, are ghosts
Ask me 10 years ago if I‘d be a missionary, living on God’s providence, going wherever He sends, and I’d think you’re out of your
“Our Holy Home” Partners with Sacred Artists to Celebrate Christ-Centered Beauty in New Card Collection Original artwork in uniquely Catholic greeting card line highlights true
God is not an ideology — nor is He reducible to a moral code. He is a community of Divine Persons and His Identity is
Guest post by Katrina Fernandez, aka The Crescat. When I last went to Adoration, there was this adorable little old lady there knitting. After awhile,
According to Aquinas, the sin of pride is always rooted in the proposition of a lie that generates a fear. So in order to address
I wrote this in my journal a while back, and thought I’d share. It might be a poem–I’m not sure. Saint Cecilia was obviously here!
In browsing through the latest headlines—and skimming the articles underneath them—I get the impression that the culture wars are anything but cooling down. Despite reports
I can’t wait until Camilla and I are married… because she will finally stop paying rent, come live with me, and we’ll be able to
Guest post by Mark & Ursula (Tink) Boyd, Chaircouple, Australian Catholic Marriage & Family Council. Jesus knows that we live in a fallen world and
