From My Heart to Yours: Not Made By Human Hands is a Project Years in the Making
Our Lady came into this darkness. She brought a message of love, a visual gospel on a simple tilma that both her Aztec children and the Spanish could immediately understand, and she changed the wor...
The Spiritual Christmas Crib: A Devotion To Prepare You For Christmas
There is something about getting ready for Christmas that fills us with excitement—young and old alike. The hanging of lights, the hustle and bustle of shopping, the aromas of freshly-baked cooki...
Why Advent is Called a Little Lent
We all know that there is a scene to come—one that involves the Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion. This reality is very close to the reality of Christmas.
The Advent Calendar As a Window Into God's Patience
That’s the heart of Advent. Each day’s anticipation mirrors the longing of Israel, the patience of God, and the steady hope that Love always keeps its word.
Understanding Advent Through the Liturgy of the Hours
Advent is often called a season of waiting, but in the rhythm of the Church’s prayer, it is also a season of awakening.
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini - Giving Without Reserve
The first time I remember learning about Mother Cabrini, I was in second grade. In my Faith Formation class, we each chose a saint and wrote a report for All Saints Day. There was no internet in th...
Why Veteran's Day Is Personal...For Us All
Whether parents, siblings, children, or extended family, the sacrifices and commitments made by these individuals directly affect and influence our lives.
Why November Offers Us Time to Remember Christ's Agony
We can offer Him our gratitude for His sacrifice, and we can ask for the grace to prepare our hearts to receive Him this Advent season.
What's The Meaning Behind The Advent Wreath?
While the exact origin of the Advent wreath is uncertain, one thing is undeniable: the use of this symbol is a longstanding tradition in our Christian faith, dating back to at least the 17th centur...
Where Are the Other Nine? (Are You One of Them?) Why We Must Give Thanks
This powerful question from Our Lord should echo in our hearts. He transformed their lives, and He transforms ours as well, each time we receive Him in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass