Sharing the Cross Published on May 8, 2025 All creation is budding forth as it joins in celebrating the Resurrection. We can finally begin to open the doors of our homes, taking in the
3 Things to Remember about Salvation and Those Who Don’t Know Jesus Published on May 1, 2025 One of the most common and challenging questions in our faith is this: What happens to people who never hear about Jesus? It’s a question
The Barber’s Gift Published on April 24, 2025 Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can have the greatest impact. When Pope Francis learned that many homeless people in Rome couldn’t afford a
Hope Doesn’t Stay in the Tomb Published on April 17, 2025 Easter Sunday might be over—but Easter isn’t. In fact, the Church gives us eight full days to celebrate the joy of the Resurrection in what’s
7 Encouraging Reminders for When Christian Living Gets Tough Published on April 11, 2025 Living out the Catholic faith can be challenging, especially in the ups and downs of daily life. Over the years, I’ve gathered a few reminders that
Walking with Passion Into Holy Week Published on April 4, 2025 This week, beginning with the Fifth Sunday of Lent, used to be called Passion Week to distinguish itself from Holy Week. The readings from John’s
Three Ways to Bring Intentionality This Lent Published on March 20, 2025 When I was a kid, my parents would always ask us what we were giving up for Lent. Inevitably, we’d begrudgingly agree to give up ice cream or
Giving Alms This Lent Published on March 14, 2025 As we journey through the Lenten Season, we’re reminded of its three essential pillars: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Each of these
Lent: It’s not about changing clothes or diet Published on March 6, 2025 Lent has arrived, and with that familiar, quiet seriousness that seems to settle over our churches, our streets, and even our hearts. The usual
The Beauty of Falling and Rising Again Published on February 27, 2025 Rejection is something we all face at some point in life. It can feel discouraging and sometimes even make us question our worth. But what separates