Have you heard of the term “highly sensitive person” (HSP)? It is a term, coined by Dr. Elaine Aron, is used primarily in the mental health field and by other physicians to describe people who have a “sensitive system.” This doesn’t mean that they are emotionally...
{{PD-US}} Jacob Wresting with an Angel by Gustave Doré Angels are featured prominently throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Often referred to as “messengers,” these heavenly helpers have a huge task: glorifying God, carrying out his will, and...
According to the Nicene Creed, the first of the distinguishing marks of the Catholic Church is unity. Without unity, things tend to fall apart: societies collapse, families fight, and friendships evaporate. Over the course of history the Church has undergone a...
December 13th is the day that we remember Saint Lucy, or Lucia. Smack in the middle of the busiest time of the year, and also the darkest. So how do we celebrate Saint of Light in a restful, lovely way that would honor her well? If you live in Europe, the week of...
It’s that time of the year again. No, not the sales Black Friday and Cyber Monday (I think it’s now “Cyber Week”). It’s the beginning of the new liturgical year and the short season of Advent. This year, it seems like we are all playing “catch...
“Memento Mori!” We all know we say it at least around Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day. But what does it actually mean? We experience so much anxiety in this world. We already know that we are going to die, so worrying about it shouldn’t...
