The storms of life rise and fall, ebb and flow. Some we see brewing on the horizon, while some come...

“Do not leave the altar without first shedding tears of sorrow and love for Jesus, crucified for your eternal salvation....

The flowers appear on the earth, the time of pruning the vines has come, and the song of the turtledove...

In the 2004 movie The Passion of the Christ, there is a poignant scene after the brutal scourging at the...

In the early 1980s, Pope Saint John Paul II recognized rising problems within marriage and family life. He appointed Cardinal...

“And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire...

Have you been waiting for God to answer questions about your vocation or career? Have you applied for a big...

Recently, I had the joyful opportunity of attending the wedding Mass of my son’s teacher and her (now) husband. It...

  The decorations are still up. And the carols are still playing in the background. It’s still Christmas, after all....

Gift giving is an important part of the Christmas season. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the tradition of exchanging...

“Have you ever considered that the devil is active in your prayer life? In the parish church where you attend...

As summer slips away and we get ready to step into autumn, we notice a shift taking place all around...

Welcome to our series on the beautiful midlife season! We will explore all the blessings, challenges, and changes that accompany...

I gave her one last hug before she walked into the next chapter of her life. As I drove away,...

When my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia in second grade, she was already fighting an uphill battle with reading. The...

By definition, traditions are handed-down customs, beliefs, and practices. Often, they are created, shaped, and passed down within a family,...

As we near the last two weeks of Lent, traditionally known as Passiontide, we consider even more the profound sufferings...