IT SEEMS TO me we are always struggling to be born. Some days, when I kiss the altar, I’m Mary adoring her slain Lord. Other days, I arrive as Judas in the night....

Sentences and words of encouragement can have a significant impact on our lives. They can lift us up when we’re feeling down, provide motivation when we’re struggling, and help us see the best...

“People only see what they are prepared to see.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Abuse is a funny thing. I don’t mean humorous, of course. I mean the other definition of funny: difficult to explain or...

“All the faithful should be aware that to participate in the Eucharistic Sacrifice is their chief duty and supreme dignity,” said Pope Pius XII. Yet, how are the faithful supposed to do so...

As our world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, it is more important than ever to take steps to live a greener lifestyle. Making simple changes to your daily routine...

“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” ~John Muir The sign comes into view. I make the left-hand turn, driving slowly through the rusty gated entrance. The sound of gravel...

Mass begins with the Sign of the Cross which symbolizes many things: Our God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit; it reminds us just how much we are loved because God was willing...

“The problems around us are only compounding. We will need to rediscover our trust in other people, to restore some of our lost faith—all that’s been shaken out of us in recent years....