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The Secret of Holy Thursday
God, consider that we do not understand ourselves, and that we do not know what...
Easter Sunday: Jesus Is the Author of Life
Today’s Gospel describes an absence that confounds the disciples, preparing them...
Mary and Our Experience of the Cross
We can speak of redemption in two ways: objectively and subjectively. Objectively,...
St. John Baptist de La Salle
St. John Baptist de La Salle (1651-1719) was a French priest who became famous as...
Good Friday and The Moral Significance of the Human Face
I recall having a conversation with a young lady who claimed that she did not believe...
St. Julie Billiart
Julie Billiart was born July 12, 1751, in Picardy, France, the fifth of seven children....
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
The Gospel of Luke tells us about the Annunciation — when the angel Gabriel appeared...
Pope St. Sylvester I
The fourth-century Pope St. Sylvester was the thirty-third Bishop of Rome and the...
The New Year and the New Testament
In the ancient Roman religion, Janus was the god of new beginnings. He is depicted...
God Is Love: A Reflection on Benedict XVI’s Encyclicals
Editor’s note: In commemoration of the recent death of Pope Benedict XVI, Catholic...
St. Macarius of Alexandria
St. Macarius of Alexandria, also known as Alexandria the Younger, lived in the fourth...
The Passing of a Champion for Orthodoxy
On the final day of 2022 at the age of 95, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed into...
Practical Ways to Live the Virtue of Thrift
Even in our modern secular world, the word “thrift” has a Catholic connection. According...
Resolve to Live the New Year with Mary
There is a story about a little boy who was afraid of the dark. His mother came...
Spiritual Insights from New Year’s Resolutions
The new year is upon us and many have already made their annual resolutions. Many...
A Catholic 12-Step Program
This episode features Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, to discuss...
The Harmony of Scientific and Philosophical Facts
This is the fifth article in a new nine-part series entitled “Evidence for Agnostics.”...
The Blessing and its Bountiful Benefits
“God bless you” is a common phrase, often heard in the aftermath of a sneeze. ...
Persevere in Giving Witness to Jesus Christ
Mal 3:19-20; 2Thes 3:7-12; Lk 21:5-19 Jesus is coming soon! This statement of faith...
