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The Catholic Way to Address Homelessness: An Interview ...

Homelessness is a growing crisis in the United States, with over 580,000 people ...

Why Was Jesus Born? Here are 12 Reasons

During Lent, reflecting on the reasons why Jesus died is a fruitful exercise in ...

St. Stephen, Protomartyr

St. Stephen, Protomartyr: The First Martyr’s Courage and Faith Story of St. Step...

The Catholic Origins of Coffee in the West

Coffee’s rich and aromatic history is steeped in a surprising blend of religion,...

Dealing with Hope and Despair at Christmas

The Year 2024 has been a most difficult year for all of us.  War, natural disast...

The Final Advent Candle: Beacon of Love

In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the w...

Prayer Can Be a Wrestling Match

We encounter a wrestling match in the very first book of the Bible. A match that...

St. John Cantius

Story of St. John Cantius: St. John Cantius, also known as John of Kanty, was bo...

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Life of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, affectionately k...

The Nativity Fast: Advent of the East

‘Tis the season, indeed, of hope and anticipation; Advent is upon us. And much l...

Receiving the Lord: Fourth Sunday of Advent

On this last Sunday in Advent, we have a living example of how to best receive t...

Commit to Silence in the Final Days of Advent

Earlier this week, my teenage daughter and I attempted to finish Christmas shopp...

Saints Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

Story of Saints Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are key fig...

Our Catholic DNA

Have you ever had your DNA tested to determine your ancestral origins? I have, a...