Christmas Light in Winter’s Darkness

Kathleen M. Carroll December 14, 2020

What better moment to reflect on both the brevity and great expanse of time than at the close of one year and the beginning of the next?

Christmas tree | Photo by Osman Rana on Unsplash

‘Tis the Season of Hope

Jeremy Harrington, OFM December 14, 2020

One wonderful gift that God gives us is the virtue of hope. Will the acceptance of this gift be different this year because of recent and ongoing tragedies?

A Longing for Presence

Diane M. Houdek December 13, 2020

One of our deepest longings as human beings, as social beings, is to be understood even in our most perplexing and difficult moments.

Be Like the Baptist

Daniel Imwalle December 13, 2020

Though you may not envision yourself as a prophet or evangelizer, you might not realize the ways you are actually spreading the gospel.

A Bold Plan

Pope Francis December 12, 2020

On this Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, let us first of all gratefully remember her visit and maternal closeness.

Words and Prayers

Albert Haase, OFM December 11, 2020

Knowing that one is being prayed for can open a person’s soul to be receptive to hope.

What’s in Today’s Mail?

Carol Ann Morrow December 11, 2020

Thank you that my needs are simple. Help me resist the urge to order from each colorful catalog. Lead me to make good choices.

Listen for God’s Voice

Jim Van Vurst, OFM December 10, 2020

There is no child of God’s that does not have the opportunity of hearing God’s voice in some way. Be still and listen.

To many Christians, St. Nicholas, precursor to Santa Claus, is no quaint figure from the past. Especially to Eastern Catholics and the Orthodox, he is one of the most popular saints, constantly interceding on behalf of his people, even today.