"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me." (Revelation 3:20). To me, these words of Jesus describe what we are all trying to do during Advent. Spiritually, we wait, anticipate, and open the door wider for the coming of the King. More »

What kind of home is the most fertile ground for religious vocations? What characterizes the parents of children who become nuns, priests, brothers, and consecrated virgins? More »

We’re often urged to "pray for vocations." Almost always, this is meant as an encouragement to ask God for more priests and religious for service to the church. Certainly, this intention is crucial and timely. More »

Want to help your children discern whether they’re called to religious life, or to married or single life in the world? These suggestions can help. Why not focus on two or three this Lent? More »

Dolores Campbell was seven months pregnant with what she thought was her twelfth child, when she found out that she was carrying twins. More »

Soccer is a popular sport in our home, and at one time or another—and often simultaneously—all four of our children have played the game. More »

It would be great if husbands and wives were always at the same place along the same spiritual path, but life is often much more complicated. More »

There’s something addictive about reading the lives of the saints. For one thing, the stories are entertaining, and full of drama in exotic locales. More »