Farmers pause in their fields at midday and bow their heads in prayer. Businessmen and women overhear the ringing bells of nearby churches during their
“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
I miss Advent. Yes, you read that right: I miss Advent. And yet…I’m a practicing Catholic, I celebrate Advent; if anything, now that I’m no
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
Happy New Liturgical Year! With the First Sunday of Advent came a new year in the Catholic Church. Advent is an important time of spiritual
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
A MIRACLE ON TEPEYAC In December 1531, two men in a small village in Mexico each felt the presence of an overwhelming darkness. One, Bishop
The season of Advent is a time for waiting, preparing, and eagerly anticipating the birth of Christ. It seems like no one could understand this
“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
Today, December 8th, the Church would observe the feast of the Immaculate Conception. This year the feast is transferred to Monday the 9th, giving precedence
Stores across the country have pulled out their Christmas displays full force, and several people I know have started blaring Christmas music in their homes
The Augustine Institute Invites the Faithful to Enter Advent with Purpose in New Limited Series How to Advent is a four-part video series exploring the meaning
It took a long time to build St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. A really, really long time. The construction began in 1506 and finished in
Catholic Vision of Women to Take Center Stage at University of St. Thomas Winter Symposium Renowned Catholic thought leaders gather to educate and inspire at
The Taize Community of France, known for their rhythmic hymns, which encourage contemplation on lines from scripture, has a beautiful chant paraphrasing from Jesus’ prayer
Are you tired of spending time searching for good spiritual books and podcasts? What if you could download the latest Catholic books and podcasts anywhere
A number of parishioners mentioned this month that they were seeking indulgences for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Some might ask: Indulgences? Are they still
In Luke’s Gospel, we hear the parable of the dishonest steward. While this steward who squanders his master’s property is not exactly a model of
Preface: This “Black Friday Shoppers Companion” was created to aid you in the many escapades, detours, pitfalls, and ecstasies that you’ll experience as you venture
Guest post by Gerard M. Nadal. In a nation so super-abundantly blessed as ours, it is only right that we dedicate one day out of
