Mary, the Saints, and the Universal Call to Holiness
Last week, the Church’s liturgical calendar invited us to celebrate The Solemnity of All Saints on November 1st and The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed on November 2nd.
Category: Columns
Reflections on the 16th Synod of Bishops: Embracing Synodality and the Mission of the Church
For the past several weeks, I have been immersed in prayer, attentive listening and dialogue as part of the second and final session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops that is being held here in the Vatican.
Mary, mother of compassion and tenderness
During the month of October, the Blessed Virgin Mary is honored under the title Our Lady of the Rosary.
Reaching out in faith: Why do Catholics emphasize the body more than the blood?
Q: I’ve often wondered why Catholics emphasize the Eucharist more than the wine, as the wine is not offered at Communion time. Jesus said to do both in remembrance of … Learn More
Embracing Synodality, missionary discipleship
On Sunday, September 29, the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, the three archangels named in Sacred Scripture, participants in the 2024 Synod of Bishops arrive in Rome.
Padre Pio is beloved but most people misunderstand why
When I think about the saints most beloved by modern Catholics, Padre Pio tops the list. His weathered face and brown Capuchin habit are iconic. His remarkable personal story, his strong-willed … Learn More
The Catholic practice of charity
Let’s assume you have decided to start laying up treasures in heaven by practicing the charity that the Catholic Church has always encouraged, in keeping with your financial means. Maybe … Learn More
Raising children is sacred work
We may expect to hear this in a homily, read it in an encyclical, or learn it from our own parents. Instead, this declaration can be found in the opening … Learn More
Reflecting with St. Edith Stein on the nature of women
Any discussion of the differences between men and women and their roles in society seem to be particularly charged these days. As the role of wife and mother continues to … Learn More
New study on Catholic attitudes on migrants, immigration and refugees
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), affiliated with Georgetown University, last month published a study on Catholic attitudes toward immigration, migrants, and refugees. It is a significant study, not just about … Learn More