February 25, 2019

A Rejuvenated Spirit in the Land of Francis In his 35 years as a Franciscan priest, Nicholas "Nick " Mormando, OFM Cap, has ministered in parishes, friaries, schools, retreat centers, and health-care facilities across the United States, including St. Ann's ...

In the Hail Mary, we say, "Blessed is the fruit of your womb. " Jesus was holy from the very beginning. How can he be blessed by anyone? That part of the prayer quotes Elizabeth's greeting to Mary (Lk 1:42b). ...

As cradle Catholics, my wife and I are tempted to leave the Catholic Church because of its grossly inadequate response to clerical sexual abuse of minors, which is both a civil crime and a sin. The Church condemns that abuse ...

In light of the agreement between the People's Republic of China and the Holy See, signed on September 22, 2018, can Catholics still claim to be an apostolic Church? Yes, they can. A bit of background is helpful here. The ...

At the beginning of each year, I try to find a phrase that will challenge me to grow for the next 12 months physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The phrase has to be broad enough to allow for various interpretations but ...

Film reviews by Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP.