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Twist! A Christmas resolution for this New Year’s

I know that as soon as the last present has been unwrapped...

CORRECTION: What is the liturgical calendar?

The liturgical calendar is omnipresent in Catholic life.

Everything Catholic: Is there a big source that explains it all?

Q: Is there an authoritative recommended single source of information on all the many Roman Catholic traditions...

Remembering, and missing, Pope Benedict XVI

A year out from his death, I dearly miss Pope Benedict XVI.

Our Lady of Guadalupe encourages me to be an authentic model of faith

I have a unique relationship with Mary.

Can one Mass satisfy my Sunday and Christmas obligation in 2023?

Of course the following Monday, Dec. 25, is Christmas Day...

Pray the news, pray the media, and imbue the culture with Christ

Though they’re gifts from God, living and working behind...

Let it be done to me!

What if the best thing for us to do during Advent ...

Insta-culture and a powerful Advent lesson on delayed gratification

When my sisters and I were young, my mother would spend all of Advent...

Virtue of simplicity: How decluttering our lives and homes advances our spiritual lives

Religious have it easy – at least in some regards.

Matthew Perry's surprising prayer reminds us to pray, even for the famous

“God, please help me,” Matthew Perry whispered. “Show me that you are here...

The Didache: An ancient catechism, a contemporary message

Only 150 years ago, in October 1873, Eastern Orthodox theologian

How to become a mystic amid the popular media culture

Integrating our faith with our media use is a real challenge

It's time for a family and spiritual reset

Back in 2015, newly engaged, I signed on the dotted line ...

Managing the growing chorus of opinions

As our children get older, the number of voiced opinions under our roof ...


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