


Feast of St. Mark: One of the Best on the Calendar
Saint Mark’s feast day is upon us! How are you celebrating and using the day to reflect on this life of Jesus’s faithful servant? Here are a few suggestions. Stories! If you have kids, there’s a fantastic podcast put out by the markers of Shining...
Patron Saint of Laundry? It’s True.
Laundry, the great unifier. The baskets that never stays empty for more than a handful of minutes. More than once I have joked that I needed a saint of laundry to ask to pray on my behalf while I find the perfect management strategy. It turns out that there is a...
Why Music Matters at Mass
I’ve heard the question: “Why don’t we just not have music in the Mass? We could say the prayers without music.” They’ll say “The services could be shorter or the homily longer without the music.” And it’s true: not everyone...
4 Things Justin Martyr Teaches Us About The Roman Empire
Justin Martyr is a saint that played a pivotal role in my conversion. It was through his work that I saw a glimpse of the ancient catholic liturgy. He lived in a time where being a Christian was illegal. These believers risked everything, including their lives, to...