The Nativity of the Lord: What to Know About this Holy Feast Day
The Nativity of the Lord celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in Bethlehem. For Catholics, this…
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All Souls’ Day – Joining Them on the Journey
By Fr. Randy Sly The custom of remembering the faithful departed goes back to the early days of the church,…
To Honor the Lost: A Brief History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is today and for many people it happens to be a day off work. Trips have been planned…
A Group of Marginalized Sheep Dear to the Heart of Pope Francis
By Kevin and Theresa Burke Pope Francis is well known for encouraging his clergy and laity to reach out to…
The Worst Papal Election in History Has Lessons for Everyone
By Marshall Neal When the Chair of St. Peter falls vacant, the world watches the Vatican with bated breath. Cardinals…
Locked Doors, White Smoke, and the Work of the Holy Spirit: How the Next Pope Will Be Chosen
By Marshall Neal This morning, as the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled for the passing of Pope Francis, a…
Prophecies of St. Malachy: What Comes After Pope Francis?
By Marshall Neal This morning, the Church was shaken by the news of the passing of Pope Francis, the successor…
Pope Francis Passes Away at Age 88
A humble servant, compassionate leader, shepherd to the faithful, and a father to the Church and all of humanity. It…
The surprising origins of the Easter Bunny — it’s not what you think!
By Marshall Connolly The Easter Bunny is a symbol of Easter that is popular in western culture, especially with children.…
The Gospel of Life in Holy Year of Hope
By Fr. Denis Wilde, OSA In the last decade of the 20th century, among the volumes of teaching St. John…