by Dr. Anne DeSantis
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...
by Tom Perna
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....
by Laura Hensley
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...
by Mike P
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...
by Jessica McAfee
Holy Moses! We’re already halfway through Lent. How are you doing? Maybe you don’t have a plan, still, but don’t worry. Even just a few hours is enough time to nail down a plan… um… is that an appropriate pun? Yikes. Pray, Fast, and Give,...
by Tom Perna
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...
