In light of the symbolism of Baptism, purification is an essential dimension of the Christian journey...
We hear phrases like “practicing Catholic” or “Catholic in full communion with the Church” in many places.
One day Diogenes, a disciple of Socrates, was walking backwards through the marketplace in Athens. Since it was the busiest time of day, he inevitably ran...
By the time December 26 rolls around, the world has already moved on
Every December, as we kneel before the manger and gaze upon the Infant Christ, we are reminded of a mystery so astounding that even the angels bow in wonder.
Maggie was a good mom. Little Johnny was starting to master addition. Her Kate was getting the hang of spelling compound words like...
As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, the Church invites us into the quiet beauty of Advent.
Mae grew up on a ranch in Wyoming. She met her future husband at an FFA convention, waited faithfully for him while he completed his military service...
Jesus promises, “Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God” (Mt 5:8).Is He exaggerating? Ask Gemma Galgani, Catherine of Siena, Maria Goretti...
Mary is often called the Mother of Sorrows—a title that may seem heavy at first glance
A long time ago in a land far, far away, Belshazar had a problem. A big problem...
Many of us carry quiet heartaches—children who have drifted from the faith, spouses who are indifferent to God, friends who seem lost in the noise of the world.
