Little hand in a big hand | Photo by Liane Metzler on Unsplash

We Belong to God

Brother David Steindl-Rast May 11, 2020

Grateful living is a celebration of the universal give-and-take of life, a limitless “yes” to belonging.

New deacons from the Pontifical North American College are pictured during their ordination in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sept. 29, 2022. Twenty-two seminarians from 17 U.S. dioceses and one from the Archdiocese of Sydney were ordained to the transitional diaconate. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Understanding the Sacrament of Holy Orders

Fr. Don Miller, OFM May 11, 2020

If the Lord is truly calling a man or a woman to religious life or priesthood, he or she needs to listen and respond not only for the sake of the Church, but also for his or her own happiness and fulfillment. The Sacrament of Holy Orders celebrates this journey.

birds flying all over the damn place | Photo by Ekaterina Novitskaya

Miracles: Signs of God’s Presence

Daniel J. Harrington, SJ May 11, 2020

Jesus was a healer, not as a practitioner of medical science but rather as a miracle worker. The Gospels are full of reports about his miraculous activities. Indeed, almost one third of Mark’s Gospel is devoted to Jesus’ miracles.

Understanding the Sacrament of Baptism

Fr. Don Miller, OFM May 11, 2020

Having a baby baptized is both an act of faith and a cultural affair. It is both a statement of trust in the goodness of God as well as a family event that can be faith-filled. Baptism is the beginning of a sacred journey.

Understanding the Sacrament of Confirmation

Fr. Don Miller, OFM May 11, 2020

The Sacrament of Confirmation is not a rite of passage, nor a graduation from religion class, nor a ratification of a personal faith choice. Rather, it’s all about what God is doing for his beloved daughters and sons.

Flavors of the Bible

Rita Nader Heikenfeld May 11, 2020

Spice up your Thanksgiving dinner with these Old Testament ingredients.

Notes from a Friar: ‘I See His Blood Upon the Rose’

Jack Wintz, OFM May 11, 2020

This poem is a perfect reminder of God’s great gift of love as revealed through the suffering and rising of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word.

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Thoughts on Praying Simply

Jim Van Vurst, OFM May 11, 2020

Probably one of the most commonly used words in our Catholic faith is prayer.

Assistance in Getting to Mass

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

Volunteer groups are organized through local parishes, congregations, and other faith communities. If someone’s local parish is not presently involved, another local faith group might be and could possibly provide a volunteer transport.