
Lent and Love
What is the point of the Lenten sacrifices [1]? Why do we fast on some days, abstain from meat on others, and then also give

What is the point of the Lenten sacrifices [1]? Why do we fast on some days, abstain from meat on others, and then also give

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

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

This is a lesson for which I will be forever in debt to Dr. Brant Pitre. He taught it to me, and I’m passing it

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

“I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound. In any and all circumstances I have learnt the secret both to

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

Are you a disciple? I would guess that in this church today, not everyone is a disciple. Some are here because they are forced to

New Year’s resolutions usually seem to be focused on doing things to improve our physical health such as losing weight, eating healthier, or exercising more.

Let me start off by saying that I love Christmas. I really do. While the decorations and tree trimming and family dinners and presents are
To our modern, secular society, Christmas is over. People put the tree up the day after Thanksgiving, go to Christmas parties well before December 25th,

If God has ever left you feeling the weight of an unmet desire, you understand how agonizing the emptiness can feel. It’s an excruciating type of

Isn’t it sad that it is Jesus’ birthday and everyone gets presents except for him? That’s what the priest said at a mass for children

In his stunning work, the Spirit of the Liturgy, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI states that worship requires that God “give back” and reveal Himself to

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

“A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Every valley

Relevant Radio® Celebrates 25 Years of Broadcasting Hope at Commemorative Mass and Gala Anniversary event reflects on a faith-filled journey and envisions the future of sharing

This Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, is one of my favorites in the year. Gaudete Sunday – Rejoice! For two weeks we have been

Guest post by Debbie Loo. Let us focus on the promise of eternity, and set our hearts on the things of Heaven. ~ First Sunday

“Summa in a Year” Podcast Makes the Brilliance of Aquinas Accessible to Every Catholic Brief daily episodes guide listeners through one of the Church’s greatest