December 2021

Faith and Family for December 26: Feast of the Holy Family

This week, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. In the Gospel, we hear the story of Jesus being lost in the temple following his family’s visit.

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Day Twenty Three: A Catholic Family Advent

My son, Alex, is constantly singing. One time I asked him why he sings all the time and he simply said, “Because it makes me happy.” That’s a good enough reason for me.
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Vatican answers questions on limits regarding pre-Vatican II Mass

Responding to questions it said had been raised about Pope Francis' document restricting celebrations of the pre-Vatican II Mass, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments offered a few concessions to bishops but insisted the entire Latin-rite Catholic Church ...
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Saint Dominic of Silos

Saint Dominic of Silos

The connection between Saint Dominic of Silos and Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order, is a curious but interesting one. Separated by 100 years, the two men were linked by a prophecy given by Dominic of Silos to the ...
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Turn It Over to God

The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent remind us that Jesus was born into a human family.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 22: God’s Word Fulfilled

We need to recover and reignite the power of blessing in our lives. It’s a way of making holy both the ordinary and extraordinary moments in our lives.
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