Are Catholic Families Letting Go of CCD?

Are Catholic Families Letting Go of CCD?

The Good Old Days Eight years ago, our two-church parish in Massachusetts had over 1,400 children enrolled in the Religious Education program (commonly called Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, CCD for short). The two biggest classes were sacramental years: second...
Theo-what? 6 Reasons to Honor Mary, Mother of God

Theo-what? 6 Reasons to Honor Mary, Mother of God

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, rounds out the Christmas octave, and typically is a holy day of obligation. While it falls on a Monday this time around (January 1, 2024) and the Mass requirement is dispensed, here are six facts about why today is still a...
We Can Give the Perfect Gift

We Can Give the Perfect Gift

Instead of going shopping for the perfect gift, consider giving one that is more precious than gold. Give Jesus. People may not even realize that we are all being gifted Jesus every day by cloistered nuns and monks all over the world praying for us before the Blessed...
+25 Prayer Intentions from Personal to Global

+25 Prayer Intentions from Personal to Global

The Prayer Intention Dilemma When I pray my rosary, I always say a prayer intention. And sometimes, I have a hard time choosing. Do I pray for my family, my spouse, my relationships? Maybe I should pray for a person I haven’t spoken with recently. Or maybe I should...
St. Thomas Aquinas on the Incarnation

St. Thomas Aquinas on the Incarnation

Thomas Aquinas is known as one of the greatest thinkers in the history of the Church. He was a prolific writer, and those writings are still widely read today. When it comes to Christology, Aquinas had a lot to say, and his writings on Christology can be read in the...