After spending the last few years diving into the depths of Catholicism and immersing myself in things like daily Mass, the Rosary, and other typical
In the past, Donna D’Errico ran the beaches of Baywatch. Today, she is hunting for Noah’s Ark. She is planning an expedition to Mt. Ararat
Living in the city is hazardous to my prayer life. For about 10 years, my most profound moments with God have occurred in one of
Eastern Christians often refer to the area behind the iconostasis as the “Holy Place.” We Latins prefer to call it the Sanctuary. Our separated brethren
New Girl disappointed me last season with the way that it treated (or trivialized) Eros. But one episode surprised me with a more sincere look at
This is a guest post by Greg Hurst, a MA Theology student at Providence College in Providence, RI. Follow him @gchurst. Christianity that is not
I love you. Regardless of your viewpoints, actions, successes, failures, rants, and sexuality. I love you in spite of anything and everything you could do
For the last week or so, thousands of people in blue have flocked to Austin to show their support for the unborn among us and
Ms. Elia Rivera is the Executive Director of the St. Josemaria Institute in Woodridge, IL which is a suburb of Chicago. With St. Josemaria”s feast
Let’s get two things out there: I am a terrible lover, and I’m not known for being an extraordinarily loving either. A terrible lover –
Psychology, neurology, and mental health/illness are often some of the most misunderstood disciplines in Catholic circles. Many faithful Catholics are correctly and understandably wary of
It seems like every time someone writes a blog or article about Pope Francis, it is all about how he is stepping on toes. Take
As a new mom, going to Mass can be a daunting task. Questions race through your mind as you sit in church. What happens if
The topic of marriage is no stranger to Americans in recent weeks. The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 split decision, ruled that DOMA (the Defense
In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to “learn from the way the wildflowers grow” (6:28). They do not “work and spin,” they just sway in
I’m not much of a Twitter person, but a happenstance check on the site today revealed a uniquely befitting paradox: the words “Hail Satan” were
I was on facebook today on a fifteen minute break from the wonderful world of taking calls. I love going on facebook for the simple
Last week in the Texas Senate we witnessed nothing short of mob rule. A bill that would have banned late-term abortions after 20 weeks and
When Roger Ebert died of cancer a few months ago, I came across this article he wrote about his wife, whom he adored, and their frequent wanderings
“I kissed you like the prince, and now you’re all better!” I was sick a few weeks ago, and my three-year-old son tried to make
