The Bible is the “word of the Lord”: an inspired library of narrative, poetry, letters and literature that God has spoken to us, to benefit our lives. So why is it that many Catholics encounter Scripture only during the readings at Sunday Mass?
Lectio divina: Making the Bible a ‘living and timely word’ in our lives
How to forgive and reconcile after being hurt or hurtful
Forgiveness is a thread that runs throughout the story of our faith.
10 Easy ways to grow in your faith this summer
Here are 10 simple ways that you can open yourself to the growth God desires for you this summer.
On not being defensive
The church is meant to give itself over as food for the world. Like all living bodies it needs sometimes to protect itself – but never at the cost of losing its very reason for being here.
Saint of the Month: St. Marguerite Bays
St. Marguerite Bays, 1815-79 FEAST: JUNE 27 Despite illness and suffering, St. Marguerite Bays still asked, “What can we do to love God more?” Marguerite was […]
Pentecost: How the Church began
On Pentecost, the Church was revealed to the crowds and the work of spreading the Gospel throughout the world began.
A family rosary guide: Praying the joyful mysteries
Praying the joyful mysteries as a family, especially during the Marian month of May, can help us discover the real joy of living the Gospel in our everyday lives.
Ask Father Tom: Telling stories of life and death
Legalizing assisted suicide undermines the social contract with, and commitments by, the medical community of healers to help the sick and protect the vulnerable.