The Diocese of Saginaw is moving into a new era regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation, which will now take place at an older age for children.

Baptism is so much more than a gateway to the Church's other sacraments.

Fear, whether within us or announced to others, always runs contrary to God’s word. As love increases, fear diminishes and vice versa.

Clotilde was a Christian princess, born in the fifth century, who hailed from Burgundy, France; she married Clovis, chief of the pagan warrior Franks.

Contemplative prayer is first and foremost a gift, a grace. Consequently, we must receive it in humility and a poverty of spirit.

Ordinary time helps us appreciate and value extraordinary moments, and it’s no different in our lives as liturgical Catholics.

We can turn to Scripture, especially Jesus’ words and actions, for practical guidance.

Two Complementary Gifts

Participants say the event brought them closer to God and helped them understand what Jesus went through on the Way of the Cross.

Can you imagine the disciples’ emotions as they watched Jesus ascend into heaven?

Jesus was obedient to God the Father; he and the Father are one. Christ Jesus was obedient, and he learned obedience through his human experiences.

The legacy of St. James and All Saints continues.

Meditating on the Magnificat

Let’s get to the heart of your question. There can be a real difference between an excuse and a genuine reason.

These past several articles, I have reflected on various aspects of the Eucharist as we celebrate the Eucharistic Revival.

We are so caught up in the need to move on to the next thing that we have lost the ability to pause.

Ultimately, these outward symbols teach us about more important interior, spiritual realities.

The most profound claim of Christianity is that Jesus died, was sealed in a grave and three days later, was no longer there.

One of the three major expressions of prayer offered to us by our Catholic Tradition is vocal prayer.

There are many layers of communion among persons, one layer building on another.

I learned about love in a nursing home half a world away.

Solidarity at its basic meaning is the unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest or goal.

Let us take time to reflect on just one passage from the Confessions, as Augustine looked back on his earlier life.

What’s going through your mind when you are about to receive Holy Communion?

“What are the reasons bread and wine are used in the Eucharist?”