by Mike Schramm
Candlemas This upcoming Monday the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus, also known as Candlemas. On this feast, we read from Luke 2:32. We hear St. Simeon use the phrase “the light for revelation to the Gentiles” (sometimes translated as...
by Laura Hensley
We are called to “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thes 5:17) but in our busy lives full of distractions, how can this really be done without being a monk or cloistered nun? St. Thérèse of Lisieux told us to do “ordinary things with extortionary love”...
by Caroline Godin
Merry Christmas, at least for one more day. Today, January 11, 2026, marks the final day of the Christmas Season as we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ. Before we go diving into Ordinary Time, let’s unpack the meaning behind this important and often...
by Jenna Kandas
Every new year provides us an opportunity to reflect on our lives and intentionally choose ways to grow and improve. New Year’s resolutions help us set meaningful goals that encourage positive change, greater self-discipline, and becoming the best version of...
by Rachel Padilla
We’re just over a week into Advent and there’s less than 20 days until Christmas. Are you stressed yet? You don’t have to be. Some will say the answer is to eschew anything “Christmasy” and focus on a penitential Advent. Others may tell...
by Mike Schramm
Angels fill the Scriptures in both the Old Testament and the New. God’s holy messengers also hold a special place of importance during the Advent and Christmas seasons because of their presence in preparing for the soon-to-appear Messiah. Just scanning the readings...
