It is said all the time, “If God would only give proof of his existence, I would believe.” or “Why doesn’t he give us a sign and so more would believe.” Or even, “Unless I see the mark of the nails on his hands and put my finger into the...
As a child, I would watch the Communion line and look at all the different people walking by to and from the altar. Tall, short, young, old, sloppy, well-kempt, and so on. My parents taught me how to receive the Holy Eucharist and, as I grew into an adult, I’ve...
The Dominican Order recently opened a double year jubilee celebration in honor of Thomas Aquinas. July 18, 2023 marked 700 years since his canonization and was the beginning of this two year extravaganza. March 7, 2024 will mark 750 years from his death, and the...
Justice is one of the four cardinal virtues of our Catholic Faith. Justice is the moral virtue that consists in the firm and constant will to give their due to God and neighbor. As people of faith, living out and seeking justice in our world is an obligation to do...
In family life, there are various occasions to exercise the spiritual work of mercy of forgiving all injuries. This is one of the most important of the spiritual works of mercy because it is something that needs to be done often. Every day there are occasions where we...
Photo by Ian on Unsplash The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, stands as a testament to the enduring power of pilgrimage in the Catholic Faith. For over one thousand years, pilgrims, or peregrinos, from all corners of the world...
