No matter who we are or what we encounter in this lifetime, we will encounter pain and suffering. But that doesn’t mean that we have terrible lives or lives devoid of meaning; it simply means that we are fallen humans with the opportunity to take part in...
Catholics have a huge vocabulary that goes way beyond knowing Latin! Sure, words like “pulpit” and “ambo” are fairly easy. Words like “sacristan” and “thurible” are still intelligible, even if harder. But the great world...
Saint Maria Goretti is often remembered as a martyr who died in defense of her chastity. In the face of being violated and raped, she cried out to her attacker, “No! It is a sin!” She even forgave her attacker and murder while she lay in the hospital...
The house of the Holy Family is where Jesus, Mary, and Saint Joseph lived for a time in Galilee. It’s also believed to be the place where the Incarnation took place! The house was miraculously moved or “translated” from Galilee to Loreto, Italy where...
Most American parishes try to have some sort of outreach to their youths. Parishes are involved with LifeTeen, EDGE, or at least a sacramental preparation program. Almost all dioceses in America also try to offer youth rallies or events geared towards their youth....
