Have you ever experienced something profound in confession? Father Matthew Schneider of the Legionaries of Christ asked his social media followers for
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What were the Child Jesus’ first words to St. Joseph? While the Gospels provide little information about St. Joseph, Spanish mystic and
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St. John Bosco believed that holiness is for everyone, especially young people. He spent his life tirelessly fostering holiness in the young
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St. John Bosco lived a life of great virtue and patience. He spent much of his time on earth ministering to young
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Praise God for his goodness! Fr. John Hollowell of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis announced on Jan. 30 that he was healed
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One week after we celebrate the birth of Christ, we give thanks to His mother on the Solemnity.
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Daily Prayer Table of Contents Our habits matter. Just as habits (good and bad) can impact our health, our career and our relationships with others, they can also affect our prayer life and our...
Where to Get Ashes: Table of Contents Ash Wednesday remains an extremely popular day within the Church, as many Catholics (and non-Catholics) will receive ashes–perhaps even if they don’t regularly...
Table of Contents How many Holy Days of Obligation can you name? Your answer probably depends on where you live. And when you were born. The Catholic Church has such a rich history, and Holy Days of...
Ash Wednesday 2023: The start of the Lenten season Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. Pope Francis Table of Contents What is Ash Wednesday? In 2023, like in...
THE DISCOMFORT OF WAITING “Even before the light turned red, my hand was locked on my phone, thumbing its way to Instagram.” In the perfect story of life, the next line would probably read, “and...
It was a Thursday night, and I remember sitting on my bathroom floor weeping, thinking to myself, “I wonder how long it will take them to notice?” I was 16, newly licensed, playing high school...
It was tempting because nobody would find out. I also needed the money. And it was one paper. I remember the moment clearly, standing at my locker and contemplating the offer. $20 for a paper. My...
The Thrill of the Fall As the leaves begin to change and the weather cools down, we embrace pumpkin spice season once again (!!) and the liturgical calendar carries us to the Solemnity of All Saints...
“Whoever has God lacks nothing: God alone is enough.” Born: March 28, 1515 Died: October 4, 1582 Feast Day: October 15 Patron of headache sufferers and Spanish Catholic writers Background If you...
Many people never thought they would live to see the day when Roe v Wade was overturned. This historical decision, while very praiseworthy, comes with a call to action. There is no better time than...
The Lent and Easter seasons mark the holiest times of the year for us as Catholics. It’s essential that we start preparing now for Lent so that Lent will be a season spent preparing for Easter. This...
I don’t have time to pray I have almost always struggled to feel like I pray “enough.” Believe it or not, the last time that I could definitively say that I didn’t struggle with that was before I had...
“What was wonderful about childhood is that anything in it is a wonder.” – G. K. Chesterton As a child, I remember exploring in the woods for hours with my cousins, playing in the creek and climbing...
When you love someone, you don’t just hang out with them once a week for Friday night dates. You want to be with them, in person, every moment you can. You don’t need entertainment. You don’t always...