2 Virtues that St. Rita can teach the 21st century
Sometimes it can be tempting to think that a saint from the 15th century has nothing to teach modern Catholics. Yet, holiness is not reserved for the past, as if … Learn More
Category: Saints, Feasts & Holy Days
Lisieux celebrates 100 years since canonization of ‘The Little Flower’
Catholics in Normandy commemorated the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse’s of Lisieux’s canonization with three days of solemn celebrations May 16-18. These included a live broadcast of Pope Leo XIV’s … Learn More
Depressed? Saint Dymphna is here for you
According to a 2021 study by the National Institute of Mental Health, an “estimated 16.1 million adults” suffer from depression on a yearly basis. Depression is a major health problem … Learn More
How Saint John Baptist de La Salle became a revolutionary
Editor’s note: Religious Brothers Day is observed every May 1, on the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. Today we honor religious brothers in the Archdiocese of Newark with a … Learn More
3 Ways to practice your faith at work like St. Joseph
How do we work as Catholics? I began to think about this question while learning about the fascinating history of this week’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker. May 1 … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin says “we are never alone” in his Easter message
In his Easter message to the faithful, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. said that the Resurrection, a moment that “changed the world forever,” continues to speak to us: “Easter reminds … Learn More
Journey to Easter: Following the example of Jesus on Holy Thursday
“Tonight, God seems determined to teach us table manners,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., told those gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the Holy Thursday Mass. … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: The man who saves relics
On April 5, hundreds of people braved rain and chilly temperatures to view and venerate more than 500 sacred relics at Montclair’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory. Among the … Learn More
2 Questions to get you back on track for Holy Week
We’re here at the end of Lent, and perhaps Lent didn’t go quite the way we wanted. Perhaps that prayer or fasting practice we chose at the beginning has fallen … Learn More
5 Ways Pope St. John Paul II’s life and work resonate today
On April 2, 2005, the world bid farewell to one of the most beloved figures in modern history — Pope John Paul II. His passing marked the end of an … Learn More