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If only I had attained Christian perfection already. If only I didn’t have to struggle...

The Best School for Sanctity: Feast of the Holy Family

This Sunday, the Church gives us an episode from Jesus’ early family life to ponder. ...

Understanding the Mass and the Male-Only Priesthood with...

A controversial teaching of the Church is that the ministerial priesthood, the sacrament...

The Holy Innocents

The Holy Innocents: Martyrs of the Faith Story of the Holy Innocents: The Feast...

St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop and Martyr

Life of St. Thomas Becket: St. Thomas Becket was born in London in 1118 and served...

The Catholic Origins of Coffee in the West

Coffee’s rich and aromatic history is steeped in a surprising blend of religion,...

St. Stephen, Protomartyr

St. Stephen, Protomartyr: The First Martyr’s Courage and Faith Story of St. Stephen:...

Why Was Jesus Born? Here are 12 Reasons

During Lent, reflecting on the reasons why Jesus died is a fruitful exercise in...

The Catholic Way to Address Homelessness: An Interview...

Homelessness is a growing crisis in the United States, with over 580,000 people...

Pondering the Love of the Infant Jesus

On this second day of Christmas, we continue to ponder and wonder at God’s great...

St. John Cantius

Story of St. John Cantius: St. John Cantius, also known as John of Kanty, was born...

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Life of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, affectionately known...

Prayer Can Be a Wrestling Match

We encounter a wrestling match in the very first book of the Bible. A match that...

Dealing with Hope and Despair at Christmas

The Year 2024 has been a most difficult year for all of us. War, natural disasters,...

The Final Advent Candle: Beacon of Love

In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world...

Saints Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

Story of Saints Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are key figures...

Commit to Silence in the Final Days of Advent

Earlier this week, my teenage daughter and I attempted to finish Christmas shopping...

Receiving the Lord: Fourth Sunday of Advent

On this last Sunday in Advent, we have a living example of how to best receive the...

The Nativity Fast: Advent of the East

‘Tis the season, indeed, of hope and anticipation; Advent is upon us. And much like...

Christian Hope as Antidote to Modern Despair