American Beliefs Study Highlights Relational Importance of Parish Communities to Combat Epidemic of Loneliness Data from ACS Technologies supports faith communities as antidote to mental
St. Hildegard’s Garden by Paul Ferris. Sophia Institute Press (Manchester, NH, 2025). 240 pp., hardcover. $29.95. Available from the publisher. My mother once studied plants
The world stood still as white smoke drifted skyward from the Sistine Chapel, and the deep, joyful toll of St. Peter’s Basilica’s bells filled the
I was privileged to interview Fr. Jonathan Meyer last week. Fr. Meyer was ordained a priest in 2003 for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. After his
CatholicPsych Institute Offers Groundbreaking Approach to Catholic Mental Health Care Revolutionary model of treatment integrating authentic Catholic spirituality and anthropology with sound psychology makes tremendous
Zechariah writes of a vision in which he saw a man going to measure Jerusalem, her breadth and her length. Another angel came to tell
Antonia Salzano and Andrea Acutis. God’s Influencer: Holy Advice from St. Carlo Acutis. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2025. Paperback $17.95. 160 pages. Available from
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
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
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
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
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
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
“This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know
My high school batch at St. Paul College of Pasig, a Catholic school for girls here in the Philippines run by the Sisters of St.
