Pope John XXIII’s main goal in calling the Second Vatican Council was to bring the church up to date by opening its doors to the wind of the Spirit. More »

A hymn of praise to God for deliverance so far, Psalm 9 is also a plea that the deliverance may continue. More »

If you’ve never prayed the Rosary before, this chapter will give you the basics; and, if you’re returning to the Rosary after a long time away, you can use this chapter as a “refresher course.” More »

My wife and I like books and movies, and as our children have grown up, we’ve enjoyed introducing them to our favorites. More »

No saint seems a less likely candidate for patron saint of the missions than Thérèse of Lisieux. Yet she shares that honor with St. Francis Xavier, a widely traveled and more logical choice. Francis, it is said, converted hundreds of thousands and endured harrowing conditions during his travels through the east. More »

The Evangelist Luke tells us that “as the time approached when he was to be taken from this world,” Jesus “firmly resolved to proceed toward Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). More »

The Army is my chosen profession, and I have dedicated almost two decades of my life in service to our great nation. More »

The glory of creation is celebrated in this psalm. When we look at the magnificence of the universe, we see the glory of God revealed. The beauty of creation itself should be a constant reminder to us to live a life pleasing to the Creator. More »