It’s ironic, but true: The closer we get to Jesus, the more sin we find in our hearts. It’s not because we have become more sinful. Rather, it’s because the Holy Spirit has put us under a more powerful microscope. More »

When I celebrate baptisms, I love to ask for the help of a child in the congregation, preferably an older sibling of the baby being baptized. More »

Fasting isn’t just about giving up food or drink. No, the fasting that we are called to each Lent is meant to focus us on God and his kingdom. More »

How important are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving? Clearly, Jesus considers these practices to be very important. More »

When we go to the movies, the show captures our attention. All the concerns of our lives dissipate as we enter into another world for two hours. More »

The Feast of the Presentation is one of those celebrations that means more than one thing. It recalls the way Mary and Joseph followed Jewish law concerning ritual purity for a mother who had recently given birth. More »

For the first part of his life, Matthew Kelly had what he describes as a “rather casual” relationship with God. Growing up in Sydney, Australia, he attended Sunday Mass with his family and prayed “sometimes—when I wanted something.” But for the most part, God seemed far away. More »

January 25, 2013, will bring hundreds of thousands of people to Washington, DC, for the annual March for Life. Tens of thousands more will attend companion events in other parts of the US. Some will carry signs, some will pray the rosary, and others will chant pro-life slogans. More »