Day of the Dead: A Communion of Saints
María Ruiz Scaperlanda
November 1, 2024
Catholics the world over keep the Day of the Dead of honoring ancestors and departed loved ones.
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Called to Be Saints
Kathy Coffey
November 1, 2024
The presence or chorus of the saints—living and dead—reassures us that we never travel alone. They might say, “we got your back.”
When Prayer Feels Empty
Stephen Copeland
October 30, 2024
Father Murray Bodo, OFM, addresses the very real experience of the emptiness we sometimes encounter in prayer.
Trusting the Place Where We Are
Maureen O'Brien
October 28, 2024
The life of St. Clare offers us so many ways to model a life of faith in Christ.
Called to Holiness
Herman Sutter
October 27, 2024
What does God ask of us when he calls us to holiness?
Affirming Those Who Minister
Clifford Hennings, OFM
October 26, 2024
Christ is the model for a genuine leader. Let us pray for our shepherds–bishops, priests, deacons, pastors, elders, pastoral administrators–that they may reflect his example.
Advent: Worth the Wait
Mark Pattison
October 25, 2024
We live in a culture of instant gratification where most anything we want is just one click away. Advent invites us to slow down and savor the season of expectation, longing, and hope.
A Practical Guide to Death for Catholics
Colleen Arnold, MD
October 25, 2024
On All Souls’ Day, we celebrate all those who have passed away. This author addresses questions people may have about the practicalities of a Catholic death and burial.
Sisters and Brothers in the Spirit
Brother David Steindl-Rast
October 25, 2024
Since we are truly one in heart, we should find a common expression of the Spirit who moves us.
Carlo Acutis: Miracles, Holy Bread, and a Teen Saint in the Making
Maureen O'Brien
October 25, 2024
“Not me, but God,” Blessed Carlo Acutis is quoted as saying. When this author visited Assisi, she discovered the growing excitement surrounding the millennial teenager’s life, legacy, and sainthood cause.