St. Joseph was a widower chosen by God to be the head of the Holy Family. He was a faithful husband to Mary, and a devoted foster father to Jesus Christ. Sacred Scripture portrays him as a pious man who always followed the will of God. As we prepare to...
As the season of Lent approaches, you’ve no doubt given some thought to what you want to give up. Rather than taking the path of least resistance, why not consider going all out and giving up something completely ridiculous this year? The following fasts may not be for the...
Getting to Mass on time can be a real challenge! The difficulty is compounded when you have small children. There are bellies to fill, bodies to clothe, and hair to brush. I used to consider it a major accomplishment if my family made it into the pew before the first...
Anyone looking for answers to life’s questions should take the advice Pope Pius XI gave to seekers almost a century ago: “Go to Thomas!” (Studiorum Ducem par 28). St. Thomas Aquinas (1224-1274) was an outstanding Dominican theologian and philosopher. He is best known for his Summa Theologiae, a massive...
Advent is the liturgical season when Catholics prepare for the second coming of Christ, and remember the events surrounding His first coming in Bethlehem two thousand years ago. Given how hectic this time of year can be, it’s easy to lose sight of Advent and the wonderful opportunity for...
