Will the real Saint Valentine please stand up? The anniversary of this priest’s martyrdom seems like an odd choice for a day dedicated to love. He certainly wasn’t Cupid, ... Read more
As Christians, we should always strive to be more like Christ. But it can be difficult to know how to do that in our everyday life. What are the ... Read more
God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer. – St. Teresa of Calcutta When you pray, how often is it just an item ... Read more
Prior to his Ascension into heaven, Jesus commanded his followers to go and make disciples of all nations. And that task is one that the Lord gives us still ... Read more
When you describe something as inspiring, how often do you mean, “Wow, good for that person. They did something great”? But does it actually inspire you to change your ... Read more
At the end of 2016, the United States had its lowest incarceration rate in 20 years, with about 2.2 million people behind bars. Despite this fall, the U.S. still ... Read more
Are you out of shape physically, or are you out of shape spiritually? Maybe both? Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield argues that the two go hand in hand, and ... Read more
Today is the feast of the Sacred Heart, and so it is a perfect time to reflect on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and learn more about this devotion ... Read more
As the days get longer, kids get out of school, and families go on vacation, we can find ourselves falling into new routines. And after the last year you ... Read more
June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and a wonderful opportunity to encounter this source of limitless mercy and grace. But if you’re unfamiliar with this ... Read more
What is a mystery? We usually think of a mystery as something that can be solved through investigation and research—for example, a detective solving a crime. But the dictionary ... Read more
On Monday we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation, and we’ll recount the powerful biblical scene when Mary proclaims the Magnificat after her cousin Elizabeth asks, “How can it ... Read more