There is a stone building called “Mary’s House” near the ancient city of Ephesus (modern-day Turkey) on a hillside named “Nightingale”. The house is simple,
One filled with joy preaches without preaching. —St. Teresa of Calcutta Happy New Year! No, I’m not a month early. For Catholics who try to
Every All Hallows’ Eve, Hallowe’en, or Halloween – whichever name is preferred – questions arise as to whether or not it is an acceptable holiday
Rest on “the Lord’s Day” has always been important for God’s people. It was first enjoined on the Israelites in the Third Commandment: “Remember the
Whenever I attend Mass on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, I am consoled by these words from the Gospel. Take my yoke
Several places in Scripture tell us that Jesus was troubled or worried, or experienced grief. John 11:33: When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews
Parts I and II of a Passion Play that features the words of “The Witnesses” – those who were present and moved by the words
No turning back is a devotional focusing on the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. And when he drew near and saw the city he wept
During a past Lent, I shared a seemingly innocuous and informative post about the Jewish practice of Seder during Passover. The resulting confusion and charges
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Particular moments and in life are too grand to be
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to
On a plane ride a few weeks ago, I found myself seated next to the founder of a Protestant church. He laughed because he was
The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary conclude with two events, the Assumption of Mary into heaven, and her Coronation as Queen of all Creation (meaning
We celebrate the birthday of the Church on Pentecost Sunday fifty days after Easter. The Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and transformed them from
I started off Lent with lofty plans on boosting my prayer life, a firm purpose of amendment to avoid sin and to fast. I failed
The month of May is traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. May is a month of growth, when nature is reborn. This month normally
It has been said that the three crosses on Calvary on Good Friday represented Rebellion, Repentance, and Redemption in the forms of Gestas, Dismas and,
Most people know that Martin Luther kick started the Reformation and got Protestantism rolling. Not too many people know that Luther also inadvertently helped commercialize Easter.
(One of our editors wanted to write about eating disorders and Lent. However, we remembered Anna Rose Meads gave a great explanation two years ago about
Celebrate Ordinary Time? Why celebrate anything that seems to just fill in the space between Christmas and Easter? The Sacrament of the Moment With all
[Editor’s Note: This article was published on Catholic Stand on December 25, 2015. We are republishing here for your holiday enjoyment, since the message is
One of the great joys of being Catholic is that Christmas last eight days, followed by a whole season for Christmas.While others grudgingly pack away