Everything Is Grace

Diane M. Houdek December 9, 2021

Pope Francis sees Mary as a guide for all Christians and especially as a role model for the Church itself.

The Gifts of Advent Day 12: Life Is Too Short

Diane M. Houdek December 9, 2021

Simplicity is not about being poor and deprived; rather it’s about being filled with joy because our needs and wants are no longer consuming us.

Day Twelve: A Catholic Family Advent

Susan Hines-Brigger December 9, 2021

The nativity scene is an important part of our celebration of Christ’s birth.

Thousands of people gathered in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe July 31, 2002, for the canonization of Juan Diego, to whom the Blessed Mother appeared in the 16th century. Pope John Paul II celebrated the ceremony at which the poor Indian peasant became the Church’s first saint indigenous to the Americas.

Sharing the Word for December 9, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk December 9, 2021

God’s creative power is active in our lives here and now. We need to be reminded occasionally of our need and God’s generosity lest we overlook God’s gifts or take them for granted.

God’s Loving Design

Diane M. Houdek December 8, 2021

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, is one of the centerpiece feasts of the Advent season.

The Gifts of Advent Day 11: Nothing Lasts Forever

Diane M. Houdek December 8, 2021

Clearing your house of clutter might seem like the perfect project for Lent, it can be a fruitful Advent pursuit as well.

Undoer of Knots

Maureen O'Brien December 8, 2021

Think of a time you tried to untie a “knot” in your life. Did you get frustrated? Know that Mary our mother is patient and gentle with the sorrows and challenges that you bring to her.