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St. Martin of Tours: Cloak-Cutting Man of Courage

Nov 11, 2020 by Michael Lynch

In addition to being Armistice Day and Veterans Day, November 11th is the Feast of St. Martin of Tours, patron saint of France, soldiers, and beggars. The most fam … Read more

When You're Anxious Or Afraid, Remember: God is Sovereign

Nov 09, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

It is easy to succumb to fear and anxiety in our current times. Yet it is important to remember that God has never failed us—and He never will. My pastor, Fr. Timo … Read more

Celebrating All Saints & All Souls in Poland: An Unforgettable Experience

Nov 01, 2020 by Ashley Olik

When my husband and I planned our European late-October/early-November honeymoon, and arranged to be in Poland during the feast of All Saints Day and the memorial of All Souls, I h … Read more

A Catholic's Guide To Halloween

Oct 30, 2020 by Gretchen Filz

Catholics and Halloween: a good or bad mix? Is this a pagan holiday? Should we not celebrate it? The short answer is that the true substance of Halloween belongs to the Cat … Read more

Trinity Missions: A Mission For Our Times

Oct 26, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

Trinity Missions is truly a "mission for our times." Founded in 1921 as "the Congregation of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity" by Fr. Thomas Augustine Judge, a … Read more

Meet Carlo Acutis...First Millennial Saint?

Oct 23, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

In many ways, Carlo Acutis was a regular teenager. He wore Nike shoes, loved sports, and was tech-savvy.He was also exceptional. In fact, he is on his way to becoming the first mil … Read more

5 Tips For Building Community During Quarantine

Oct 12, 2020 by Jenny Ryan

Community.It is a word that stings right now.As an extreme extrovert, this time of social distancing has been painful. Zoom just doesn’t cut it for me. Book club over Zoom, faith f … Read more

My Heart Is Ready, O God. So Where Are You?

Aug 14, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

“People see only the flat surface. Their vision is two-dimensional and fixed to the ground. When you live a supernatural life, God will give you the third dimension: height, … Read more

How Do We Confess Without the Sacrament of Confession?

Aug 14, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in profound ways. We have been affected not just materially, but spiritually. The critical spiritual ef … Read more

St. Joseph’s 4 Lessons For Husbands and Fathers

Aug 14, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

The role of the husband and father is, by God’s design, unique and irreplaceable. But in our troubled times, we are experiencing a crisis of manhood and fatherhood. God continue … Read more

St. Martin de Porres: First Black Saint of the Americas

Jun 22, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

St. Martin de Porres was the first black saint of the Americas. He was born on December 9, 1579 in Lima, Peru, to Ana Velázquez—a young freed slave of Native Indian descen … Read more

The Wonderful Realness of Motherhood

Apr 27, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

"Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit. “Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are real you don’t mind being hurt.” —The Velveteen Rabbit I th … Read more