October 30, 2020
Exploring Options
From an early age, Daniel Comboni believed he was called to missionary work in Africa. And indeed, within three years of his ordination at age twenty-two, Daniel and five other missionaries were in Sudan. There, his dream collided with reality. The climate was far different from that of his native Italy. The Sudanese were leery of the men, regarding them in the same light as slave traders. The work was hard with little fruit. Daniel returned home in 1859 and spent a few years teaching and rethinking his missionary strategy.
Saint Who? Faith of Conques
Humor Beyond the Grave | ca. late third to early fourth century • Pre-Congregation Memorial: October 6
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'Say' Mass? 'Pray' the Mass?
I remember hearing priests talk about “saying” Mass at a particular time and place. Now I hear people talk about “praying” the Mass. I’ve been to many Masses in various settings over the years. Why the difference?
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Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez
Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez lost his mother, wife, and daughter within a period of three years. He retired to his sister’s home, and after the death of his son, he entered the Jesuit Order, where he served as college porter. Saint ...
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Dear Reader: In Gratitude
I've never been so ready to say goodbye to a year. Where to begin?
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The Election’s Over—Now What?
On November 3, we all have an obligation to vote to determine the direction in which our great nation is moving. We've heard the speeches and read the attacks on each candidate.
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Pope to celebrate private Mass for All Souls at Vatican cemetery