
The Joy of a Sober Life and a Book to Help us Celebrate it
I know sobriety doesn't mean standing on the sidelines while everyone else enjoys life; I happen to believe it means entering more fully into it.

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross: 5 Reasons Every Catholic Home Needs a Crucifix
The crucifix offers us a way to join our suffering with that of Christ. It is a reminder that in the midst of whatever cross we carry, Christ is with us.

Our Lady of Sorrows: The Seven Sorrows of Mary & How to Pray the Chaplet
Discover the Seven Sorrows of Mary, the history and meaning of Our Lady of Sorrows, her September 15 feast day, and how to pray the chaplet.

Eight Ordinary Things a Priest Who Confronts the Extraordinary Wants Every Catholic to Do
A recurring theme of Fr. Dan's is that spiritual warfare isn't primarily about reacting to the devil, but about growing closer to Christ.

99 Questions to Complete Your Examination of Conscience
Many of us may be tempted to begin our examination of conscience when we get in line at the confessional. There is nothing wrong with this practice, but preparing is always best.

Our Beautiful Queen: Lessons on the Queenship of Mary
One of the most beautiful and universal titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary is her title as Queen, honored on the August 22nd feast of the Queenship of Mary, the octave day of the feast of her Assump...

My God and My All: What We Can Learn From St. Peter in Adoration
Perhaps what I appreciate about St. Peter is not necessarily his bold convictions, but his humanity. There is something in Peter’s faith and his struggles that I recognize in my own.

The Assumption of Mary: Your Questions Answered
Is the Assumption a Holy Day of Obligation? Learn why the obligation is lifted in certain years, what the Assumption means, and why this Marian solemnity matters.

7 Simple Ways to Celebrate The Assumption of Mary
The Assumption is a feast of Mary, but it is also one that points to the hope of heaven... So how can we celebrate this important feast?

What Is the Assumption of Mary? Why Catholics Believe It and Why It Gives Us Hope
What is the Assumption of Mary? Discover what Catholics believe, why the Church teaches this Marian dogma, and why it remains a sign of Christian hope.