St. Marguerite Bays Saint of the Month Despite illness and suffering, St. Marguerite Bays still asked, “What can we do to love God more?” Read More
There was no funeral Mass for my dear friend In the Know With Father Joe One of my dear friends died. She was a daily communicant and a faithful member of her Church. Read More
Where is God in our daily interactions? Spiritual Fitness If every day we see others in the precious, tender way that God sees us, we will spread his love through our love. Read More
How can families practice the works of mercy? - Give drink to the thirsty Corporal Works of Mercy Especially with young children, hands-on charitable work can be daunting, but not impossible. Read More
The beauty of the faith in one night Easter The Catholic faith is rich with tradition which culminates in a Mass known as the Easter Vigil. Read More
The Eucharist and Adult Faith Theology 101 The GDC indicates that adults “have a right and a duty to bring to maturity the seed of faith sown in them by God.” Read More
Encountering the Sacred: A Pilgrimage to Southeast Asia Office of the Vicar General It was a blessing for me to join Bishop Cantú to visit the Philippines and Vietnam. Read More
This Lent, Seek Jesus and Serve His People Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Holiness represents the culmination of little daily decisions, actions, virtues and surrenders. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Visit the Imprisoned Corporal Works of Mercy Visiting the imprisoned might seem, at first glance, a work of mercy that’s out of reach for most families. Read More
How Can I Overcome a Problem With Pride? Ask Father Mike It seems to me that it is one of my more serious faults. What do I do? Read More
St. Benedetta Cambiagio Frassinello Saint of the Month Benedetta died on March 21, 1858, but her example of courage and fidelity to God’s will live on. Read More
Why Weekly Mass Attendance is Obligatory Theology 101 Its roots are in the Ten Commandments, which are an example of divine law. Read More
Share Your Stories of Encountering Jesus With Young People Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Raise your hand if someone in your family has fallen away from the faith in recent years. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Shelter the Homeless Corporal Works of Mercy How can the average family take steps to harbor the homeless and provide a place for the vulnerable? Read More
“Dei Verbum” and the 60th Anniversary of Vatican II Word on Fire I am composing these words on October 11, 2022, which is the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. Read More
Giving Ourselves to Christ Through Consecration Spiritual Fitness Simply put, to consecrate something means to make it holy. Read More
St. Anthony the Abbot Saint of the Month Not too many saints are known for fighting demons and their hermit lifestyles, but St. Anthony the Abbot is one. Read More
A Heresy Quiz Theology 101 See how sharp your “heresy hunting” skills are by examining each of the following statements about Jesus Christ. Read More
St. Olympias Saint of the Month St. Olympias was orphaned and widowed, and she still managed to serve God and the poor. Read More
Blessed Carlo Acutis Provides Inspiration for the Eucharistic Revival Eucharistic Revival Blessed Carlo Acutis is the patron saint of the first year of the National Eucharistic Revival and one of its intercessors. Read More
How Can Families Practice the Works of Mercy? - Visit the Sick Corporal Works of Mercy I hope these ideas can be a gentle nudge to step out as the domestic Church and seek those in need. Read More
Advent, Acedia and Asceticism Theology 101 Advent is a season that invites us to prayerfully prepare and wait for Christmas Day. Read More
How Did Advent Come to Be on the Church Calendar? Advent The word “Advent” derives from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming.” Read More
Respond to the Gift of Christ’s Birth Grow as a Disciple of Jesus The time spent planning, shopping, wrapping, and assembling is all worth it when they see the gifts. Read More