May 21 is the memorial of St. Eugène de Mazenod. This is a saint you probably have never heard of. And if you have, you just went up a notch in our book. I have made it my mission to share him with the world. If you are not convinced that you need another saint in...
Easter Sunday begins an entire season of joyful celebration for Catholics. Just as Lent is a season, Easter has its own season, beginning with the Easter vigil on Holy Saturday night and ending fifty days later after the Ascension at Pentecost. This makes the Easter...
As Catholics and as people of faith, Holy Week is a time for maturation in our relationship with Christ. As we pray and draw closer to Jesus during Holy Week, here are some pointers to stay focused on what matters most in terms of our faith and making the best of this...
In the 1989 film Major League, there is a scene where fans of the Cleveland Indians are reading the newspaper and talking about the team for the upcoming season. The overall consensus is that no one seems to know any of the players on the opening day starting lineup....
Teaching children about God is comes with so many emotions. Catechists know what I’m talking about. Deciding if you want to teach is like Photo by Jonathan Cosens Photography on Unsplash Saying yes to the call is like Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Planning for...
As Lent is arriving just around the corner, here are some thoughts from St. Francis de Sales as we prepare our hearts and minds for this coming Liturgical season. 1. “Fasting is not a virtue” Experience shows that some health enthusiasts can fast for...
