On September 29, we commemorate the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. The catechism tells us that angels are created spiritual beings with intellects and wills and that each angel is a unique and immortal heavenly being (CCC, 327-336). Continue »

We have three horses on the Winger place. Their names are Smokey, Turtle, and Spuds, and they each have their own personality. Smokey is the oldest. Turtle is the best athlete and the fastest. Spuds is the biggest and also the slowest. Continue »

Do you have a story of faith to share with others? Many of us think that if we haven’t experienced a dramatic conversion, we won’t have anything to share that would inspire others to draw closer to the Lord. That’s probably not true. Continue »

One of the more memorable stories about the Israelites’ journey in the desert has to do with an infestation of poisonous snakes. Continue »

How do you react in the face of a danger that seems to loom large? It could be a threat on the global stage, like international terrorism, war, economic crisis, natural disaster, or news of a possible flu epidemic. Continue »

St. Andrew of Crete had no doubts about how this feast—the Birth of the Virgin Mary—should be observed. “Let all creation sing and dance and contribute its fullest measure of joy to the day’s celebration,” he urged. “Today heaven and earth join in a single festival and celebrate together, for today a shrine is fashioned for the world’s Creator! Today a new dwelling is readied by creatures for the Author of creation!” Continue »