Sacred music is “that which, being created for the celebration of divine worship, is endowed with a certain holy sincerity of form,” according to the
Today is the 12th anniversary of my paralyzing car accident. It is also the feast of St. John of the Cross. Coincidence? I think not.
Upon personal introspection, I have come to notice my immediate impulse to adopt a “sorry for you” face when first getting to know a person
It’s a well-known fact that in order to accomplish anything good, there will be sacrifices involved. To win at sports takes the discipline of exercise.
A Few thoughts on healing and reconciliation in general. What obscures the process of healing and reconciliation is often a bad spirit. St. Paul, as
All Hallows’ Eve by Anthony DeStefano. Sophia Institute Press (Manchester, NH, 2025). 48 pp., hardcover, $17.95; paperback, $14.99; eBook, $9.99. When I was growing up,
Reasons why I treasure the Sign of the Cross include: It reminds me of the priceless gift the Son of God gave to us all.
Growing up, I never knew much about St. Faustina. I recognized pictures of her, and connected her with the Divine Mercy image, where Jesus is
Grand Coteau Retreats Revives Historic Campus in Louisiana’s “Miracle Zip Code” Former seminary and retirement home reimagined as sacred space for renewal and encounter with
Watercolor #2 “Our Lady of the Rosary” by Elaine Golden, 2011 [author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://ignitumtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Elaine-Golden-e1313149812584.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]Elaine Golden is seventeen and absolutely loves drawing. She focuses on religious
When Christ “permitted” the demons to enter into the swine, according to Aquinas, Jesus teaches us a few things. First that Christ did not follow
Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour. —1 Peter 5:8 In my
So here is your Jeopardy question of the day: what famous American has on his tombstone the epitaph “My Jesus Mercy”? Answer: Al Capone. One
This fall I have been working at CatholicVote.org. While we do a lot of different things, one of the things we are best known for
I have heard that you do not choose a saint to whom you have a special connection; that saint chooses you. I never understood what
On my pilgrimage in France: I find it funny that most people come to France primarily for the Paris attractions. Not for my group though
Did you know that you’re in the Bible? Yes, you! Despite the fact that it was written two thousand years ago, YOU might have made
Pastoral Counselor Offers Christ-Centered Coaching for Elite Athletes and High-Pressure Professionals Counseling practice utilizes Catholic-integrated approach to empower individuals in demanding fields At a
For all of those who have a past with sin, or may be struggling with the embarrassment of that reality right now, I’d like you
We recently took our 1½-year-old daughter to Mass in a nearby convent and were asked… to leave. Of course, the kind sister asked in a
El Camino de San Antonio Missions in Texas Announces Official Partnership with El Camino de Santiago in Spain Pilgrims traveling the famous “Camino of the
