The Ascension of Jesus is about presence, not absence
(Editor’s note: Since 2022, the bishops of New Jersey have transferred the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord from the Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter to the … Learn More
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Pope John Paul II on the beauty of spiritual motherhood
While many women experience the joy of physical motherhood, either through pregnancy or adoption, not all have the opportunity. In fact, many married women struggle with the inability to have … Learn More
This saint believed art is necessary: Here’s why
I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that, even before humans could read or write, before we lived in cities or invented the wheel, we made art. People would go … Learn More
6 Palm Sunday traditions explained
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of preparation before the feast of Easter. In the Roman Rite, the celebration of Mass has … Learn More
St. Joseph, the Man of March, is our Lenten model
In Church tradition, March is dedicated to St. Joseph — and in the Church calendar, Lent falls mostly in March. That makes Joseph our Lenten leader each year. That makes … Learn More
Essential advice if you’re longing for friendship
A recent post on social media claimed to have the best definition of a best friend. They described this crucial person as: someone who makes your problems their problems so … Learn More
How ‘long-suffering’ can shape us for greatness
In the modern world, slowing down is not considered a virtue. If anything, we’re speeding up. We want everything faster, easier, and more conveniently. Everything slow and inefficient must be … Learn More
How to fix broken communication: a surprising starting place
What is happening when it seems like two people are talking past each other? Or when two people are firmly convinced that, individually, they’re in the right, but the other … Learn More
St. Benedict’s good advice for care of the sick
Have your kids had the flu this winter? Mine had it last week, and it feels as if all of my friends’ kids had it too (or a stomach bug, or … Learn More
How the Epiphany star reminds us of our desire for God
When reading the Bible, we should always keep in mind the many layers of meaning. In addition to a basic retelling of events, the Bible also provides for us images … Learn More
