When Jesus invites us to die to ourselves, He is not referring to some pious act of self-sacrifice which will make us look or feel
A young child, who knows enough words to communicate, can describe their prenatal memories and their birth from their own unique perspective, not as an
Every society, every culture has a tradition of a scapegoat: a person or group of people to blame and punish for the sins of that
Jonathan Byrne is a professional mid-career artist who lives in the coastal town of Blackrock in Dublin, Ireland. After many years of making images and
A good friend, Martha, from Madonna House, “happened” to sit beside a self-proclaimed witch on an old bus heading towards the Shrine of Our Lady
To the casual observer, I appear to be a devoted Catholic mother who has lived a sacrificial life worthy of a modern saint. Little
Since mental illness is as common and invisible among the faithful as it is in secular circles, concern for mental health cannot simply be relegated
A Catholic, baptized into the very life of Christ ( CCC 1213), is invited to discover much more about God, Holy Scriptures, the saints and the
I tend to rush through my daily duties like a solitary soul, disconnected from God and other people. However, I became aware that humans
Just like gravity affects us whether we understand it or not, the Communion of Saints, the fellowship between the living and the dead, affects us
Raising children is not a default chore for women who were not successful in the world of business, power, and wealth. However, the trend in
On February 22, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the importance of Christian hope in the face sin during his weekly General Audience. Although his reflections
When we feel cut off from God, battling a losing war with ingrained sin, the only viable solution to our dilemma is to call out
Modern, educated folk tend to dismiss the miraculous, preferring to believe science will eventually provide a plausible explanation for the inexplicable. For the cynical, only
Trained to evangelize, with social media at their fingertips, modern Catholics might be surprised to discover that the most effective missionaries are still those who
“In my deepest wound, I saw your glory and it dazzled me.”- Saint Augustine. Most people assume they will automatically feel cheerful during Christmas. Not only does
By the time I was pregnant with my sixth child, I was desperate to find a supportive family doctor and obstetrician. Four of my five
One day in December, our new priest led an Advent reflection in the school gym and asked the students, “Who is waiting for the birth of a new
The Power of Images To Change Lives Marie Constantin, the photographer and author of Finding Calcutta: Memoirs of a Photographer, understands images have power, more power than
Forty years ago, when I was still a Protestant, I looked at Catholics with suspicion. Catholicism seemed like a cult that worshiped Mary and idolized
I recently spoke on the phone with Tara. M. Owens, CSD, MTS, the author of At Play In God’s Creation- an illuminating coloring book. This book is not
When God’s creatures are blessed and surrounded by the love of God, they absorb and reflect His love back in seemingly miraculous ways. My husband
Is joy at the heart of your life in Christ? Many Catholics feel beleaguered as they struggle to stand up for the truth in an
After interviewing Bill Donaghy from The Theology of the Body Institute about their upcoming Congress this September, I was filled with hope and joy for the
