In reaction to the increasing physical immorality spreading through society today, and in an attempt to counter the message constantly being sold through advertising, movies,
[An exegesis and reflection on Mark 1:40-45] In the readings this week we may consider the primary themes that of ‘expulsion’ and ‘re-entry.’ A man,
Have you caught word of the powerful call to #prayforpaul over the last few weeks? I personally never actually met Paul Coakley, in all words
“And hearing this, Jesus said to them, ‘It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did
Fr. Emil Neubert, SM, one of my favorite Mariologists, wrote many books on Mary including Mary and the Priestly Ministry and My Ideal, Jesus, Son of Mary. Recently,
Arriving home from grocery shopping one afternoon, I sensed an imminent meltdown from my 9 month old son. He was overtired and still upset that
I think most Catholics in the world would love to grow in their relationship with Jesus. People have a genuine desire to grow in holiness,
When it comes to revising old hymn texts, I am typically a curmudgeon. I find excision as it is usually practiced a patronizing exercise in
Advent is my favorite liturgical season. I become extremely excited when Advent is coming, and love observing it by wearing my purple “Advent scarves,” painting
I like to watch things grow. Three pine trees were planted in my front yard when I was a little girl. They were so small
The first time I went to Europe came about when my essay was chosen to receive a mostly paid pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. $800
I have been living in fear. I have been fearful that God will take away the things I love – my children, my husband, family
I have always experienced the Rosary and its fruits as independent items, that is, when I meditate on the carrying of the Cross, I grow
If studying the saints has taught me anything, it is that there are many ways to travel the narrow road to Heaven. While some lived
With the month of October underway, the Catholic world has commenced the Month of the Rosary. During this month, Catholics are encouraged to pray the
There is a growing nemesis in the world today: Boredom. I’m bored, accompanied by a pathetic sigh, is something every parent, teacher, minister, or anyone,
Warning: This article deals with infant death and parent grief. Recently Travis and I found ourselves at the hospital at the orthopedic surgeon’s office again. This
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned
I wonder if Mary had seen angels before the Annunication. She was troubled by Gabriel’s words but nothing is mentioned about just being in the
Over the summer my dear friend and roommate put together a gorgeous video about why many Catholic women are returning to the old custom of
As my wife and I await the arrival of our second child, our first daughter, we have been filled with many similar emotions and feelings
