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These Sacred Walls - A Meditation on the Parish Church

Oct 27, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Recently my parish celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the dedication of our Church. To help mark the significance of the occasion, our church building got a mini-makeover. We recon … Read more

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Luke - The Gospel of Womanhood

Oct 18, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The Gospel of Luke records a surprising number of stories unique to his Gospel for their focus on women. In fact, Luke has been called the “Gospel of Womanhood” for this very reaso … Read more

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Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?

Oct 12, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

We Catholics are a celebratory people, and with good reason. Our salvation and redemption are inestimable gifts, and our Faith is rich in tradition, not to mention thanksgiving, … Read more

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Lessons from the Remarkable Life of St. Jerome

Sep 30, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Jerome is an unfamiliar saint to many Catholics. But he lived a remarkable life and he has so much to teach us today. This Father of the Church spent much of his life transl … Read more

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What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder

Jul 25, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The two beloved Apostles Our Lord nicknamed the Sons of Thunder, St. James the Greater and St. John the Evangelist, are among my biblical favorites. These two brothers are inspirin … Read more

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What Is The Gift Of Corpus Christi?

Jun 04, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

What is the Feast of Corpus Christi? Why is it a gift to you and me? What does it mean—this great and powerful mystery that is the very essence of our Faith? For Catholic foll … Read more

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St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of Friendship

May 26, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

Who doesn't want friends? We all do, right? And as Catholics, we have a saint who can guide us in developing and maintaining lasting friendships and in rooting them in j … Read more

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St. Joseph the Worker and the Sanctification of Human Work

Apr 30, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Since the dawn of creation, it has been the will of God that we share in His creative work. This call to work came from the Author of All Life, from the very beginning of Crea … Read more

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St. Peter Damian: Model for Priests and Laity

Feb 21, 2021 by AJ Ohlhaut

On February 21, we celebrate the feast of St. Peter Damian, a reformer and Doctor of the Church who lived in the early 11th century. As a Benedictine monk who lived at a time when … Read more

Ash Wednesday 2021: Why Ashes Will Be Sprinkled

Feb 16, 2021 by Rachel Summa

Like every holy day since the beginning of COVID-19, Ash Wednesday 2021 will look a bit different.Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. If you attend Mass in the United States … Read more

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10-Step Checklist to Self-Examine Your Soul by St. Francis de Sales

Jan 24, 2021 by Gretchen Filz

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them—every day … Read more

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The Feast of the Holy Innocents - A Reflection

Dec 28, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Christmas is all things beautiful: consolation, awe, gratitude, and joy. Yet during this “most wonderful time of the year,” the Church invites us to ponder and remember … Read more

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These Sacred Walls - A Meditation on the Parish Church

Luke - The Gospel of Womanhood

Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?

Lessons from the Remarkable Life of St. Jerome

What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder

What Is The Gift Of Corpus Christi?

St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of Friendship

St. Joseph the Worker and the Sanctification of Human Work

St. Peter Damian: Model for Priests and Laity

Ash Wednesday 2021: Why Ashes Will Be Sprinkled

10-Step Checklist to Self-Examine Your Soul by St. Francis de Sales

The Feast of the Holy Innocents - A Reflection