They are not always very obvious but they are not invisible either. Such is the liturgical role of the Sacristan within a parish. Many parishes
People hurt one another emotionally every day. And all too often when we should forgive, bitterness festers. A close family member betrays another. A wife
While I’m neither a theologian nor a Bible Scholar, I’ve always thought that the Bible is really very clear and straightforward in regard to both
Do you ever read about the saints and wonder: “Could I do it? Could I possibly endure such agony for Christ?” Fortunately, most of us
In an effort to maintain their lifestyles, some people repeatedly push themselves to the point of exhaustion. But a life that does not have God
On Ash Wednesday Lent will once again be upon us. Reading about how other Catholics observe the Lenten season helps me to dig deeper into my spiritual life.
Catholic Schools Week begins January 29 and ends February 4. Catholic schools all across the United States will be celebrating in their own unique ways.
The year 2017 is upon us and for many this means it’s time to come up with a list of, or at least a couple,
Before becoming Catholic I had never before heard of Advent. After reading about it I was blown away yet again by the beauty of
Sometimes being strong-willed is good, as in being determined. Other times, not so much, as in being pig-headed. Are you “strong-willed?” We sometimes hear
Every morning I take time to read about the Saint of the Day on the Laudate app. What inspirations the saints are! For those
Spring is in the air! The birds are rising earlier with the sun and the weather is warmer. Here in the Midwest, it is never a
I am expecting our seventh child. My husband and I never dreamed we would be blessed this abundantly. Having a large family was always a
Making an effort to pray daily is an important part of faith formation for children. They follow our example, whether it is morning prayers or
Christmas is such a beautiful time of year. Family, friends, and neighbors are welcomed into our homes with loving arms as we anticipate the birth
In The Beginning I am a convert to Catholicism. In 2004, I was welcomed into the church. I was raised by Protestant parents; both were
Many authors take on the enormous task of transporting us back to a simpler time in life. Johnson does an impeccable job of establishing her
As a woman, I understand completely the complexities of the female world. As young women, we are raised to be independent, hard-working, and confident. These
I am hoping that writing this article will be therapeutic for me. I could not write at all for a few weeks. My twenty-year-old nephew
The culture of birth control is a strong one. It is an accepted practice by most Christians and unfortunately, most religions today. An article from
Comparison is the thief of joy, so goes the saying. A bigger house, a bigger car, and a better job are always just out of
All of us experience suffering and pain in our lives. Life is full of those unexpected curveballs for which we are completely unprepared. Death and