Faith and Family

In this week's Gospel, Jesus encounters some local fisherman and tells them that, if they follow him, they will become "fishers of men."

For as long back as I can remember, I have wanted to be a writer. When I was young, I used to write wild and fantastical stories. My mom thought they were brilliant. My dad wasn’t so sure. The stories ...

This week we hear about the first disciples who decided to follow Jesus.

My kids have recently discovered the classic rock radio station here in Chicago. Since I was their age in the late ’70s and early’80s, it has been fun for me to watch them discover some of the musicians and groups ...

Patty Crawford talks about ways in which she tries to help her three children grown in their faith.

The pope continues to keep the theme of the family in the forefront through his speeches, homilies, addresses, and writings, and he is quick to share anecdotes from his childhood in Argentina to illustrate his points.