During Advent, all Christians reverently turn their attention toward Jesus’ birth. Regrettably, that focus sometimes obscures an essential participant: Mary. Although primarily a Catholic predilection
Christmas is fast approaching, but even for good Catholics, it’s sometimes easy to lose sight of the real reason we celebrate. It also doesn’t help
As the new year approaches, you may be in a rush to set resolutions for working toward material self-betterment. The usual goals include weight loss,
The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of his understanding.
What became troubling in America in the late 18th century, with its hard-won freedoms, was instead of maintaining consistent and constant with their Holy Faith,
It’s that time of year, Advent; time to begin making out our lists for family, friends, and even ourselves. The cards, the presents, the food
As we strive for holiness on earth with our eyes always on Jesus Christ, we are not alone. Created in the image of the Trinity,
Have you ever faced seemingly Impossible circumstances? If so, I hope this story offers you some encouragement on your journey to continue to persevere and
It had been some period of time since either Steve or Josh had stopped by my cube. The reader may recall ( or may have
One of the Gospel stories that we shall hear in the coming days will be about the visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. The
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
We all have our own thoughts about the season preceding Christmas. Some of these thoughts might be grounded in solid theological understanding, after all, it
After these many years, I finally can say I have something in common with Arnold Horshack. I feel like I must raise my hand high,
The second line crept slowly across the end of the stick in my hand. Pregnant. Again. I put the stick on the edge of the
In 1970, if someone in America would have told you that all the laws against abortion in all the states (but two) would be overturned
The parables of Jesus found in the four Gospels are rich in meaning and as applicable to Christian living today as they were over 2,000
As children, many of us enjoyed carefully studying the Highlights pages to find the hidden objects. I remember diligently seeking for each one until
. Remember the commercial where a young woman says ‘I read it on the web so it must be true!’ By now, hopefully, people are
A few months ago, I defriended someone on Facebook not only because I barely knew this person, but because a post of his bothered me
Of all the holidays, Christmas is my favorite. I love the beauty, the joy, the peace, and the good will that seem to shine just
Last year, I found myself in a terrible position. It was a Sunday morning and I was preparing to take my kids to Mass.
In the sight of my foes. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows. Psalm 23:5 The Faith Advantage Nothing else compares with Sanctifying
