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Saints Pontian and Hippolytus
Saint Pontian, who became pope in 230 AD, and Saint Hippolytus, a prominent theologian...
Fr. Al’s Lone Helper and the Endless Line of the Sisters...
When Venerable Aloysius Schwartz sent out an S.O.S. for American clergy in post-war...
Why (Still) Believe? Faith and the Cradle Catholic
It is difficult to name the reason I first began to believe in Jesus because I can’t...
Imitation in the Moral Life
Men are creatures not only of habit but also of imitation. The universal appeal...
The Great Inversion of Our Age
A couple Saturdays ago, I sat in a movie theater with a friend, her children, and...
St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, born in 1271, was a woman of profound faith, compassion,...
The Good and the Bad to Asking “Why”
A Reflection for the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle “Thomas, called, Didymus, one...
The Eyes to See: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus drew large crowds as He preached throughout Galilee, healing many who sought...
St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria
Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria, born in 1502 in Cremona, Italy, dedicated his life...
Catholics and Independence Day
Independence Day in America is a secular holiday celebrating freedom with picnics,...
St. Maria Goretti
Saint Maria Goretti, born in 1890 in Corinaldo, Italy, is celebrated for her extraordinary...
In Praise of Domesticity
The telephone rang at the Hayden household, deep in suburbia. It was a special consultant...
Finding Christ in Fiction
Author’s Note: In my previous article, I described the Gospel-shaped pattern I see...
Blessed Ralph Milner and Roger Dickenson
Blessed Ralph Milner and Roger Dickenson, two remarkable figures of faith, lived...
How Do We Will the Good of God to God?
It is well known that the Catholic definition of love is to “will the good of the...
Jesus’ Eucharistic Humility Part II
There is no quicker way to becoming a saint and to advancing in humility than by...
Our Easter Joy Continues: A Scriptural Reflection
In her wisdom the Church has given us not just one great feast, or even one great...
St. John of Beverley
John was born in the 7th century in Harpham, Yorkshire, England. As a young man...
Introducing Our New Editor
Catholic Exchange is happy to announce that Angie Allen is taking over as Editor-in-Chief....