Lent is one of my favorite times of the Church year. There is a lot of richness in these forty days, and so much opportunity for
University of St. Thomas Awarded $1 Million NEH Grant to Strengthen Catholic Engagement in American Civic Life Grant comes as the nation approaches 250th anniversary
As I am writing this article, I have only recently wiped the ashes off of my forehead reminding me that I am dust and I
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
By Guest Writer Stephen Clark St Patrick had a vision of Ireland where he was shown the state of the Church in Ireland. At first
Lent causes suffering. The small (perhaps large to us) sacrifices that we make are meant to bring us closer to the cross. They are meant
Augustine Institute Launches “Welcome to Hope Springs,” a Screen-Free Audio Adventure for Families Multi-season audio drama invites kids into faith-filled stories of mystery and friendship
Ah, Lent! That time of year when we spend a little more time than usual reflecting on how much we have distanced ourselves from God
By Guest Writer, Fr. Peregrine Fletcher, O. Praem The difference between a snail and a king is a vast one; and the distance between their
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
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
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
“Remember the days past when, after you had been enlightened, you endured great contest of suffering… Therefore, do not throw away your confidence; it will
I do think one of the things that is lacking today is the mental space, and permission to contemplate one’s life, and the meaning of
…the soul soaks the body like a strong savour, and does not merely inhabit it like a hat in a hat-box. —G. K. Chesterton, “The
Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, an occasion that has been marked since approximately the fourth century. While
The last living visionary from Beauraing, Belgium died on February 10, 2015. I was not surprised Gilberte Degeimbre’s death elicited no coverage in the United
In Jesus’ day, the word “hypocrites” didn’t really have any bad connotations. Actually, it just meant an actor in a play. Hypocrite literally means “one
