In The Rule of St. Benedict, it states, “All guests to the monastery should be welcomed as Christ because he will say, ‘I was a stranger, and you took me in’ (Matt. 25:35). Show them every courtesy, especially servants of God and pilgrims…Special care should be...
We have all heard the phrase “motherland” referring to a person’s country of origin or their family’s country of origin, but have you ever heard the phrase “mother church?” Obviously, we have heard the Catholic Church referred to as...
According to the English Catholic priest-cardinal John Henry Newman, “Growth is the only evidence of life.” Life is then most apparent in the springtime with the bursting and budding of flowers, trees, and whistling of birds. Winter precedes this era of new life. Is...
Looking for a spiritual reading for Lent? Look no further, we’ve got you covered. First things first, bundle up and head to your nearest Catholic bookstore. No better way to support our local Catholic companies than to browse their lovely shelves. Even better if...
It is that time of year again. A time where millions of Christians the world over observe the season of Lent. Lent is a time of reflection and abstinence and teaches us that there are things more important than our carnal desires. The lenten has been...
The light of our Catholic Faith illuminates the world when we recognize it as a gift from God. In our day-to-day lives, it is important to recognize it as something to treasure. Family life improves when faith is honored as the centerpiece of daily living. The...
