"...you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church..." (Matthew 16:13-20) Do you wonder if there is someting special Jesus wants you to do to build up our church? Has our Lord called you to...
"Oh woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." (Matthew 15:21-28) Have you been persisting in prayer for someone or something for days, months, or even years? Do you wonder if...
"Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." (Matthew 14:22-33) Do you feel the Lord calling you somewhere new and difficult? Are you experiencing lack of faith amid a tough storm...
Each year, Catholics around the world prepare for the Feast of the Assumption on August 15 by praying a nine-day novena beginning on August 6. As we reflect on Mary’s humility, faith and complete...
When you think of a saint, what comes to mind? Someone quiet, serious, maybe a little intimidating or even unattainable. But throughout the history of the Church, many saints were known not just for...
Let’s be honest: most of us already spend plenty of time on our phones. What if some of that screen time could help you grow closer to God? Whether you’re looking to build a daily prayer habit...
Can I be real with you for a second? Right now, we are in what I like to call the “dark ages.” Those delicious Thanksgiving meals are long behind us, Christmas decorations are in the (smelly...
“I believe.” Those are the words echoed in unison by the Party of Mike, Dustin, Will, Lucas, and Max, as they close the door on the nine and a half year run of “Stranger Things,” which came to a...
The Church honors many inspiring men and women throughout the liturgical year. October is a particularly spectacular month, as the Church shows off an amazing collection of feast days and memorials...
Every day is a great day to be a Catholic. However, in this day and age in particular, it’s a really great time to be Catholic. Although the Church is far from winning the culture war, Catholics all...
Have you ever watched a plant grow, from seed to sapling, then bloom from flower to fruit? This was the experience my mom and I had as we watched our at-home young-adult ministry grow from strength...
Jesus said to his disciples: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen,...
Pope Leo XIV had a full-circle Blues Brothers moment in Rimini, Italy, meeting “Blue Lou” Marini—the saxophonist known for performing with the legendary Blues Brothers band. The Chicago-born pontiff...
The ciborium had been knocked over during the earthquake, but its lid remained in place. Inside were 40 consecrated Hosts that had remained preserved despite being buried in the aftermath of the...
Table of Contents: Things to Give Up for Lent When Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics and other Christians seem to fall into two distinct groups when it comes to what to give up for Lent. The first...
Along with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent. In a message for Lent in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI described these as “specific tasks that accompany the faithful...
Ash Wednesday 2026: The start of the Lenten season Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. Pope Francis Table of Contents What is Ash Wednesday? In 2026, like in...