COVID-19 And The Holy Family Hospital
Uncertainty is the new normal here in America as we encounter the realities of COVID-19.But it's important to remember that families and organizations are fighting their own battles abroad, as well...
Good Friday At Home: 5 Tips For Families & Individuals
This is the third article in a new series on "How to Celebrate Holy Week at Home."On Good Friday we contemplate—and enter deeply into—the suffering and crucifixion of Our Lord. Like the Apostles, w...
A lot has changed in these last months. What might have felt stable and dependable—our schedules, school, work, Mass, and events that were on the calendar—have largely been upended. Many churches h...
6 Ideas for Celebrating Holy Thursday at Home
This is the second article in a new series on "How to Celebrate Holy Week at Home." He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer...” —Luke 22:1...
What, Why, and How: Make A Spiritual Communion
When we are unable to receive Holy Communion, Catholics are encouraged to make a spiritual communion. But what is a "spiritual communion," and how do we make one properly?What Is A Spiritual Comm...
5 Tips For Celebrating Palm Sunday At Home
This is the first article in a new series on "How to Celebrate Holy Week at Home."Palm Sunday is right around the corner. This has always been one of my favorite Sundays of the year.As a kid, when ...
Not The Lent We Wanted (And What To Do About It)
So. Your Lent didn't quite turn out the way you expected. I can relate.As I type, I have my earbuds playing some of my favorite music. Yet I had given up music for Lent. I am also eating the chocol...
How To Keep The Sabbath Holy If You Can't Go To Mass
Sometimes we are unable to get to Mass on Sunday due to illness or because we are caring for someone who cannot take care of themselves.Currently most of us are unable to attend Mass because public...
Seal Your Doorpost With The Divine Mercy Image
Most of us are familiar with the Divine Mercy image. Many Catholics pray the chaplet of Divine Mercy frequently, and have this powerful image hanging in their homes or printed on a prayer card. ...
How are you managing right now as we live through this uncertain and difficult time? We have probably all considered the same questions and scenarios when it comes to what “makes sense” for us reg...