The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was prefigured in the sacrifices of the Old Testament, which had polyvalent significance. Animal and plant sacrifices were used
My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn. —Psalm 51:19 The disciples of John
In just a few moments, we will profess in our Creed that we believe God created things “visible and invisible.” Much of our faith is
In the early hours of the morning, there was a torrential rain and I was amazed to see the large number of people who were
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
The Christian world celebrates Pentecost; this is a celebration which comes fifty days after Easter. The name Pentecost is derived from the Greek word Pentecoste,
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
Today, on the Solemnity of the Ascension, we celebrate Jesus’s rising into Heaven. Whenever I reflect upon this mystery, while I know it’s supposed to
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
Simon Peter makes a shocking claim: “There is no other Name under Heaven by which we can be saved except the Name of Jesus.” Are
Sacred Heart Mental Wellness Re-Launches “The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety” With New Edition and Workbook Updated edition supports Catholics in reframing anxiety during Mental Health
A few years ago, when Fr. Jonathan Meyer, a National Preacher for the National Eucharistic Revival, gave a talk at a men’s conference about the
Amazing Parish Unveils Leadership Manifesto for Pastors and Church Leaders “Rebuild My Church” white paper outlines the core beliefs behind the apostolate’s proven model for forming
It struck me the other day that these First Readings during Lent all have a common theme: they tell the story of Salvation History through
Spending 2.5 days in silence was certainly a new and enriching experience for me and my spiritual life. I wrote and read so much, it’s
By now, you’ve probably been asked, “What are you doing for Lent?” And, whether you’re willing to share, you likely have an answer. You probably
One Sunday morning I set out very early to go for a 7:00 a.m. Mass in a parish that was about 110 kilometers away. The
A Trio of Lenten Offerings from the Augustine Institute Invite the Faithful on a Unique Journey Well Before Ash Wednesday Three interconnected resources help Catholics
As Christians, we do go into a spiritual battle, and it’s anything but nostalgic if you’ve had to fight one. King David is an example
The Wedding Feast at Cana miracle is a manifestation of more than just Christ’s power. The story also allows us to see our Blessed Mother’s
The Jesse Tree Grows Up In New Advent Series from the Augustine Institute Rediscover the rich Catholic tradition of the Jesse Tree in “Rooted” on
