Brothers and sisters, let us join with the Holy Father and Christians around the world in praying for these special needs: 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 »

In any age, the murder of innocent, defenseless children is an unspeakable horror. Who of us could not be moved to great sorrow—even anger—by such acts of violence? How could Herod order such an abominable act? More »

No doubt about it, the church today faces many obstacles. But imagine for a moment some of the obstacles that faced the first generation of Christians. More »

Today is a day for all the children of God to sing for joy. Christ, our Savior, is born today in a humble stable. More »

Christmas trees go up the day after Thanksgiving and go out the day after Christmas, just before the ritual of returning and exchanging gifts. The time in between is a flurry of parties, shopping, and school events. More »

Mary’s visit to Elizabeth shortly after the annunciation is usually understood as a mission to assist her elder relative in preparation for the birth of John the Baptist. More »

This past Sunday—Gaudete Sunday—we lit the pink candle on our Advent wreath and were called to rejoice because the Lord is near. Yet our rejoicing has been tempered with deep sadness over the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. More »