Why Two Judgments?

Pat McCloskey, OFM August 20, 2026

In parochial school, I learned that there is a particular judgment when a person dies and that there will also be a general judgment at the end of the world. Why?

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Open Your Heart to Grace

Jeremy Harrington, OFM August 19, 2026

Jesus is with us now and assures us he will not leave us orphans.

Persoon holding a sign "no justice, no peace"

Commitment to Justice

Paul Lipowski August 19, 2026

Committing to justice requires clarity of purpose and a steadfast dedication to fairness and equality. St. Francis advocated for justice by standing up for the marginalized and promoting peace.

Can a Catholic Marry a Lutheran?

Pat McCloskey, OFM August 19, 2026

Will this marriage be recognized by the Catholic Church? Can a Catholic priest give a blessing?

As Passover neared, Jesus went to the Temple, disrupting the money changers and their commerce. He tipped their tables and spilled the coins they had been paid. It must have gotten their attention, but how many changed their ways?

woman walking in a city carrying a backpack

Saint Christopher: Bearing Christ

Christopher Heffron August 18, 2026

This saint reminds us that, in our own way, we carry Christ on our shoulders and in our hearts across mighty rivers.

St. Peter's and the Vatican | Photo by Simone Savoldi on Unsplash

Why Is the Pope Called the ‘Supreme Pontiff’?

Pat McCloskey, OFM August 18, 2026

According to Webster’s New World College Dictionary, the definition for the pope is “supreme pontiff.” Why is that?

Two people praying together with folded hands.

My Prayer Partners

Gloria Hutchinson August 17, 2026

For decades, the saints have been my mentors in prayer, faith companions whom the centuries cannot separate, beloved friends.

Struggling to Be Quiet

Christopher Heffron August 17, 2026

Life is noisy. It’s also cluttered, stressful, and distracting. God lives in those moments, but we’re often too busy to listen. How often do you slow down long enough to hear God talking to you?