The word advent means “arrival” or “coming.” Not just the coming as in the birth of the Savior, but also that the season of Advent prepares the faithful for the Second Coming of Christ, as we reflect upon and prepare to celebrate the mystery of the first coming of...
When I was on my journey from Protestantism to Catholicism over five years ago, Mary was my biggest stumbling block to coming into the Church. It’s that way for many converts. I did not see her importance in Scripture and probably would have told you that the...
For some of us it has been over a month since we last partook of the Holy Eucharist. Others, like those in Northern Italy, have been without for over 8 weeks. Though priests throughout the world are still celebrating Mass, the general public is unable to go to Mass in...
“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church” (Col. 1:24). Since becoming Catholic five years ago from Evangelical roots, the Church’s teaching on...
Many people don’t know who St. Polycarp is and mistakenly think his name means “many fish.” Fortunately, his name has nothing to do with fish and actually means “much fruit.” This is fitting for St. Polycarp because he is one of the most important saints in the early...
