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
We are pleased to share an excerpt from Deacon Matthew Newsome’s book “The Devout Life: A Modern Guide to Practical Holiness with St. Francis de
Amazing Parish Announces 2026 Leadership Summit and Renewed Vision for the Future Denver-based apostolate known for forming healthy and effective parish leaders opens registration for
Padre Pio and You by Mary O’Regan. Sophia Institute Press (Manchester, NH, 2025). 400 pp., paperback. $24.95. Once I had a vivid dream of Padre
Dear Fathers, In Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis wrote, “The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven
