Focus on Faith

Yes, chocolate and flowers are traditional Valentine’s Day gifts, and they’re good options — in most cases. But they’re not the only option and, often, not even the best option.

First reading: Sirach 15:15-20;
Second reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37

Q: Growing up in our family, God always came first. Our parents taught us to love and respect the Eucharist, especially when the Blessed Sacrament was […]

ninth century February 14 These Greek brothers were distinguished even before they became “the apostles of the Slavs.” Cyril taught in Constantinople and Methodius was a […]

First reading: Isaiah 58:7-10; Second reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16

“The regular appearance of a Catholic publication with news, analysis, columns and features in a virtual or actual mailbox does more to help form more adult Catholics than any other method or tool,” Greg Erlandson said.

Q: I am a caregiver for my elderly mother and also for another woman, who is 95. My goal in life, at this point, is to […]

Every time you go to a Eucharist, stand by an altar and receive Communion, bring your helplessness and paralysis to God.