We hear a lot about the men of the New Testament: the Apostles, Sts. John the Baptist, Joseph, Paul, Timothy, and more. Authorship of all of the Gospels and books and letter of the New Testament is also male. But that doesn’t mean women didn’t play an...
Have you ever wanted something so much but felt overwhelmed by the seemingly insurmountable resistance you encountered? And we’re not talking about a little thing that made you rethink your goals. I’m talking about those big obstacles that would make you question...
How do you define mastery? According to the dictionary, mastery is defined as “comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment.” It usually does not take long to recognize a master. Their works, knowledge, and performance clearly demonstrate them as...
Just recently, the Diocese of Rapid City concluded its investigation on the life of Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk (December 1, 1863 – August 19, 1950). Their report has been sent to Rome for review for the possible beatification of Black Elk. Today, Black Elk is...
When Saint Ignatius of Loyola was thirty years old, his promising military career came to a crashing halt. After taking a cannonball to the leg in 1521, he spent his recovery time reading through books on the life of Christ and the saints. Inspired by the witness of...