A spiritual exercise inspired by St. Augustine Spiritual Fitness Mar 1, 2024 Let us take time to reflect on just one passage from the Confessions, as Augustine looked back on his earlier life. Read More
Jesus receives me Kindling for the Fire Mar 1, 2024 What’s going through your mind when you are about to receive Holy Communion? Read More
Why bread and wine? Source + Summit Mar 1, 2024 “What are the reasons bread and wine are used in the Eucharist?” Read More
St. Scholastica Saint of the Month Feb 1, 2024 Twin sister of St. Benedict, she became the patron saint of the Benedictine nuns. Read More
How do I handle distractions in prayer? Ask Father Mike Jan 1, 2024 I have been trying to pray more regularly, but I keep getting so distracted. It is really frustrating. What am I doing wrong? Read More
Are you a G, a T or a B? Faith Matters Jan 1, 2024 Since we are created in God’s image and likeness, each of us is wired for the true, the good and the beautiful. Read More
The biblical basis for the sacraments of healing Theology 101 Jan 1, 2024 The catechism (1421) states that Jesus willed his Church to continue his mission of healing and salvation through the power of the Holy Spirit. Read More
Tips for living as a missionary disciple Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Jan 1, 2024 Why is the good news of a viral video so easy to share while the Good News of Jesus Christ so difficult? Read More
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is like… a time machine? Source + Summit Jan 1, 2024 At Mass, the source of our salvation (Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary) is made present to us; Mass also unites us with the liturgy in heaven. Read More
Father Bill Spencer remembered as a gentle mentor and compassionate father In Memoriam Jan 1, 2024 Father William “Bill” Spencer defied odds by virtue of his unrelenting faith. Read More
Praying the mysteries of light Spiritual Fitness Jan 1, 2024 When Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said: “I am the light of the world." Read More
Simplicity and enjoyment of others Habits of the Heart Jan 1, 2024 Three other religious sisters and I attended an event called Trivia Night. Read More
Embracing the mission of Lent Lent Jan 1, 2024 The words of the prophet Joel to the people of Israel more than 400 years before the birth of Christ are still applicable for us today: Read More Pause Play Listen to this article
Blessing Your Advent Wreath Advent Dec 1, 2023 When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another family member. Read More
St. Francis Xavier Saint of the Month Dec 1, 2023 Patron of missions and co-founder of the Jesuits Read More
The biblical basis for the sacraments of initiation Theology 101 Dec 1, 2023 In December 1545, the Council of Trent began its work of clarifying doctrine and purifying the inner life of the Church. Read More
A history of the nativity scene Christmas Dec 1, 2023 “The nativity scene is like a living Gospel rising up from the pages of sacred Scripture.” – Pope Francis Read More
Faith is more than just agreeing with God and the Church Ask Father Mike Dec 1, 2023 I have a friend with whom I am trying to share the Gospel. He has great questions, but I’m not sure if he has faith yet. What should I do? Read More
Together with the Holy Family, we are called to walk in the ways of the Lord Christmas Dec 1, 2023 The feast of the Holy Family is appropriately placed on the liturgical calendar linking the Incarnation of Jesus to the human family who loved and taught him. Read More
What is a missionary disciple? Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Dec 1, 2023 The term “missionary disciple” has been used to motivate Catholics to consistently live out our common evangelistic responsibility. Read More
The Preparation of the Gifts: It’s not intermission Kindling for the Fire Nov 1, 2023 If we want to understand the Liturgy of the Eucharist as a whole, we need to understand what is happening here. Read More
The Traditional Latin Mass Faith Matters Nov 1, 2023 Imagine you were in the eternal city when the Church of Rome decided to change the liturgical language from Greek to Latin. Read More
Praying Psalm 23 Spiritual Fitness Nov 1, 2023 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; he restores my soul. Read More
The Boat is Rocking and Shaking Habits of the Heart Nov 1, 2023 This is a familiar Scripture passage, and we can visualize the scene. Saint Augustine described this scene in his own, powerful imagery: Read More