The blood of Jesus Christ brings us life more powerfully and completely than any other sacrifice ever could.
What is the significance of blood in the Scriptures?
As a true mother, Mary walks at our side, shares our struggles
Pope Francis has decreed that a new obligatory memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, be celebrated every year on the Monday after Pentecost (May 21 this year).
Our funeral rites are a clear proclamation of Easter faith
Easter is the love of Christ proclaimed in capital letters on a billboard as wide as this world, in sky-writing across the universe, so that no one might miss it.
Should we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with holy joy, even in Lent?
St. Patrick learned to trust God completely as he gave generously to others the spiritual gifts that Christ gave him which makes him a good Lenten saint for us to imitate and celebrate on his feast day, March 17.
Psalm 51: A ‘theme song’ for Lent
Each of us is called to be a companion and helper for others on the way to repentance. The ashes that we receive on Ash Wednesday mark us as fellow travelers to Easter glory.
How might we Catholics celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday?
As Catholics, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., we can join others in generous acts of volunteer service on what has become known as the national Martin Luther King Day of Service.
Cut to commercial: Four ‘ads’ for the Advent season
As we begin the season of Advent, we should think about the ways in which we can welcome Jesus Christ into our heart.
A month for remembering our beloved dead
November is the month for prayerfully remembering our loved ones who have died, but our faith assures us of life after death.