Catholics love to ask for the saints’ intercession, and no saint is called upon more often than Mary, the mother of Jesus. While every saint
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of
You are a practicing Catholic and you are going with your family on another fun-filled, summer road trip. Perhaps you have always and most graciously
All tithes from the land, whether the seed from the ground or the fruit from the tree, are the Lord’s; they are holy to the
I remember, when my first son was born, my wife and I made the decision to stop by her grandfather’s house on the way home
One has to look far and wide to find positive images of Christianity and in particular the Catholic Church in today’s mainstream media and in
The giving of oneself to God and to neighbor is not only an act of charity. Giving it all requires a deep faith as well.
“Just do your best.” Chances are you heard that growing up, and even now may still hear it in adulthood. But it misses the mark
Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you
Michelangelo sculpted the Vatican Pieta, which is known worldwide and is, perhaps, the most viewed work of art in St. Peter’s church in the Vatican. Another
Here then are a few points I have written down to provide you with a standard of conduct to live up to; but our Lord,
Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth
“The time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, … will stop listening to
Contrary to an illusion that some people seem to have, Sisters are not “born that way.” We don’t come into this world wearing a veil. Some
Around this time in 2012, I was a fresh college graduate and was preparing to depart for the Korean Peninsula to serve a year as
love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 Reverence is the oft-used term to describe whether a behavior is
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1b, RSV-CE) When my son Adam was a
How do people know that we are Catholic? The Joy of the Amish Children A few weeks ago, I was driving to my sister’s house
Recently I came across a Portuguese word, “saudade,” which means a melancholic longing for what was lost; a missing person, place or experience that is
When my boys were young, I attempted a backyard garden. Not a large garden full of a variety of culinary delights, but a small pumpkin
The “breaking news” announcement from our local newspaper took me by surprise. It announced the death of our veterinarian, Dr. Janet Veit, and her husband,
The haunting glow of fiery lava lights up the night sky near our house. The ever-moving lava has been visible like this for just six
INTRODUCTION Scientism, the belief that science can explain everything about the world and ourselves, is a religion, although not formally expressed as such. When
Patience is not one of my strong suits. Considering that one of my mother’s favorite sayings was, “Dear Lord, give me patience – and I
