Forming Our Conscience
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
Some say: Ignorance is bliss, because it excuses them to do what really want to do. Yet only invincible ignorance of a person who has no possibility of knowing ... Read more
The Field Hospital for our Mortal Wounds
Articles, Catechesis, Faith and Spirituality
Reconciliation is a wonderful sacrament of God’s mercy that restores a relationship killed by sin. It is a “moment of intense prayer,” “source of true interior peace,” and a ... Read more
Morality as a Dialogue of Love
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
Out of love God created Adam and Eve in his image and likeness. He asked them to obey a simple commandment as a sign of their trusting love in ... Read more
Biblical Morality: A Story of Love and Mercy
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The Bible is a love story, the story of God revealing his love for man and of man’s response to that love, making the Bible a source of moral ... Read more
Pope Leo’s Message for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2026 (part III)
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
The following is Part III of a message from His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the LIX World Day of Peace. Read Part I here and Part II here. ... Read more
Pope Leo’s Message for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2026 (part II)
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
The following is Part II of a message from His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the LIX World Day of Peace. Read Part I here. When we treat peace ... Read more
Pope Leo’s Message for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2026 (part I)
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
The following is Part I of a message from His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the LIX World Day of Peace. Read Part II here. “Peace be with you!” ... Read more
Pope Leo’s Message for the World Day of Peace
Articles, Faith and Spirituality
This ancient greeting, still in use today in many cultures, was infused with new life on the evening of Easter on the lips of the risen Jesus. “Peace be ... Read more
Preparing for Christmas with St. Joseph
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St. Joseph gives us a wonderful example on how to live Advent in preparing for Christmas. God chose him to be Mary’s virginal husband and to safeguard her perpetual ... Read more
Blessed are the Grateful
Articles, Catechesis
Gratitude is a real blessing. It acknowledges that the good we have received is not earned by our works, but is a free gift from the giver. We ought ... Read more
Christ the King: a Kingly Anointing
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The Feast of Christ the King is the culmination of the Liturgical Year, reminding us of Christ and his authority, which “is not of this world” (John 18:36). It ... Read more
St. Francis’ Vision
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Behind the main altar is a painting depicting the vision that St. Francis had in 1216. After experiencing a strong ... Read more