Inspiring stories of the human spirit that emerge with the Olympics
In recent days, the eyes of sports lovers have been turned toward Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. I have to admit that the Olympics excited me much more … Learn More
Category: Columns
What Mother Teresa actually said about home
You may recognize these oft-quoted words from St. Teresa of Kolkata: “What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” Beautiful, right? Except — does … Learn More
A fondness for St. Martha
Martha, Martha, Martha. I have always had a fondness in my heart for St. Martha. Alas, because she made one complaint recorded in scripture she has been forever remembered as … Learn More
Discover the peace of a walk through a cemetery this summer
Catholic Cemeteries offer a unique sanctuary where visitors can connect with nature, find spiritual solace, and experience profound emotional healing.
With pandemic long over, has the Communion cup made a comeback in church?
When the federal government completely lifted all health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2023, churches in dioceses across the country were free to distribute the holy Eucharist … Learn More
Pastoral conversion and the missionary option
In his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), Pope Francis has some challenging things to say to bishops, priests and all who have pastoral responsibilities in the Church.
The little way to pray all day, even if you have no time to spare!
There is a saying, dubiously attributed to St. Francis de Sales but it sounds more like Venerable Fulton Sheen to me: “Every one of us needs half an hour of … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: Why would Jesus curse a fig tree that was out of season for not producing fruit?
Q: Why would Jesus curse a fig tree that was out of season for not producing fruit? (New Jersey) A: The Fathers of the Church taught that sacred Scripture could … Learn More
10 reasons we ‘have to’ go to Mass
Whether you’re 8 years old or in your 80s, at some point in your life you’ve probably struggled with the question, “Why do we have to go to Mass?” You … Learn More
Faith at home: The most important prayer you already know
Want to hear a secret? You likely know a prayer that can reorient you to everything in your life. And it goes like this: “Bless us, O Lord, and these, … Learn More