Finding True Joy

Colleen Arnold, MD November 24, 2025

In Mary’s Magnificat she prays, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior” (Luke 1:46-47). How do we find true joy?

Christ Over All

Ela Milewska November 23, 2025

On this last Sunday of the liturgical year, we’re reminded that Christ is not a distant ruler. He is close, humble, and victorious through love.

Praying with Our Bodies

Shannon K. Evans November 23, 2025

Although our culture separates body and spirit, the very incarnation of Jesus speaks to a higher reality.

two women standing in a field and holding each a flower

Intentional Discipleship

Mark P. Shea November 22, 2025

Intentional discipleship is the decision to “drop one’s nets.”

Gazing upon crucifixes and mosaics were common practices for centuries, especially before copies of the Scriptures existed. It might be helpful now to reclaim this practice. Consider a piece of religious art that moves you.

Stages in the Canonization Process

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 22, 2025

What do the four stages in the canonization process (servant of God, venerable, blessed and saint) mean?

Were All the Apostles Single?

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 21, 2025

Were all the apostles single men when they began to follow Jesus? Is there anything in the Bible on this? Is that why the Catholic Church ordains only single men?

Embrace the Lonely

Clifford Hennings, OFM November 21, 2025

In our culture of individualism, many people find themselves alone. The elderly and infirm are particularly vulnerable.

Realities of Life

Daniel Imwalle November 20, 2025

When Sister Maria Louise Edwards encountered the remains of a little girl in the desert borderland between the United States and Mexico, she exclaimed: “This little girl mattered!” Although the child’s name was never discovered, her existence certainly mattered to God.

A patinated bronze statue of St. John the Baptist

Did John the Baptist Doubt Jesus?

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 20, 2025

After John described Jesus as the “Lamb of God” (Jn 1:36), Andrew and another disciple left John to follow Jesus. Was John the Baptist having doubts about who Jesus was?