As we keep praying and working for an end to abortion in the US and elsewhere, let’s be encouraged by the witness of the countless “ordinary people” engaged in various aspects of pro-life work. Here is one of their stories. It comes from Emily Nelson, who volunteers in a crisis pregnancy center that brings hope and help to women and children in desperate need. More »

“Each new year brings the expectation of a better world,” says Pope Benedict in his message for this year’s World Day of Peace, on January 1. A world where each of us knows the peace that comes from living according to God’s will—“interior peace with oneself, and exterior peace with our neighbors and all creation.” More »

Every new year presents us with an exciting challenge and opportunity. As another year fades into memory and as we stand on the brink of a new beginning, we almost naturally ask ourselves, “What can I do this year to better myself?” More »

The feast of Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of Christ to the world. For all of us, God’s love bursts forth like a light that pierces the darkness. More »

When I was in college, I dreaded semester finals. Sometimes, I had three finals on one day. When I graduated, I was glad because I thought my testing days were over. I was wrong. More »

Have you ever noticed how we live by seasons? Our calendars may break life up into weeks and months and years, but it’s the seasons that really count for us. And nothing seems to get more attention than sports seasons. More »

The angel Gabriel greeted Mary with these words: “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” Then, as if underlining the point, he told her, “You have found favor with God” (Luke 1:28-30). What is this “favor”? More »

Every parent knows this scenario: you go into your child’s bedroom and say, “Rise and shine! Time to get up for school.” More »