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Filled with God’s Grace

Diane M. Houdek December 23, 2022

Mary knew who she was to the very depth of her being. She said yes to God and because of that, the world was turned upside down, or perhaps was finally righted. Mary’s is her testimony to the way God intended the world to be from the beginning. Because she said yes, a new creation would be revealed to the world. This woman at the heart of the Advent season is a remarkable role model for us. We might not realize it, but we, too, are filled with God’s grace, even if that grace is clouded and obscured by sin.

Heisman winner is much loved, respected alum of D.C.-area Catholic schools

OSV News December 15, 2022

Caleb Williams, the star quarterback at the University of Southern California who won the Heisman Trophy Dec. 10, earlier made his mark at two Washington-area Catholic schools he attended for middle school and high school.

Al Hirt, OFM

Daniel Imwalle December 14, 2022

When Father Al Hirt, OFM, was a child growing up in Batesville, Indiana, the Franciscan friars who ran St. Louis Church seemed omnipresent in the small Midwestern town.

‘Dear Elizabeth Ann Seton’

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD December 9, 2022

Can a saint who died over 200 years ago have relevance for today? This author says yes as she imagines writing a heartfelt letter to Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint.

Megan Miller, a music teacher and orchestra director, teaches during an Aug. 12, 2019, class session at St. Mary Catholic School in League City, Texas. Miller was one of nearly 75 educators to attend a recent continuing education and development day for art and music teachers hosted by the Catholic Schools Office and the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston. (CNS photo/James Ramos, Texas Catholic Herald)

Catholic school art, music teachers find camaraderie at event

OSV News December 7, 2022

Art and music teachers joined other educators, like band directors, orchestra leaders and music leaders, for a series of workshops that inspired them personally and emphasized the importance of viewing, learning about and producing sacred art with their students in Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

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Darick Dunaway November 30, 2022

The Many Postures of PrayerSitting, standing, kneeling: Each can help us experience the liturgy. Learn MoreOff the Page PodcastOur podcast assembles the best minds in

Nigerian teen held by Boko Haram: ‘I don’t think I am able to forgive’

OSV News October 27, 2022

As Maryamu Joseph, a 16-year-old victim of Boko Haram violence, recovers from trauma after years of captivity, she finds it hard to forgive the men who abducted her.

painting of and quote from Sister Thea Bowman

Sister Thea Bowman: Prophet of Change

David Dault, PhD October 24, 2022

Sister Thea’s work illuminated the extraordinary variety to be found in global Catholicism and the many ways to mix rich cultural heritages with robust faith.

The Franciscan Way

Franciscan Media October 17, 2022

Who we are The Franciscan Way His name was Francis… He used to praise God the Artist in every one of God’s works. Whatever joy

Saint Carlo Acutis

Franciscan Media October 14

Carlo Acutis was a self-taught computer whiz, defender of bullied students, soccer enthusiast, and deeply devoted to the Eucharist—all this in a life cut short by leukemia at the age of 15.