by Matthew Chicoine
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...
by Jessica McAfee
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...
by Melissa Guerrero
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...
by Jessica McAfee
“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...
by Laura Ricketts
November is an unique month in the life of the Church. It isn’t uncommon for a month to be dedicated to a particular spiritual pursuit aimed at helping us grow in holiness or devotion. Many months are dedicated to Our Lady: October being the month of the Rosary,...
by Melissa Guerrero
Have you ever been to a Mexican or Latin American restaurant, grocery store, or business and seen a picture of St. Martin of Tours? As Catholics, we immediately recognize that the painting or statue is of a Catholic saint. Many times, the owners are Catholic but...
