In the seventeenth century, French fishermen, fur traders, and explorers were landing in New France, which included not only Quebec but all the lands watered by the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. They traded and made alliances with native tribes such as the Hurons and Algonquins. More »

Every Christian has a conversion story. Most conversion stories are slow and happen over a life time. But then there are the dramatic ones that happen in an instant, like the Apostle Paul on the road to Damascus. More »

The gospels present many exciting accounts of people being healed and restored to wholeness. But after delving into them, we wonder: Can we too experience Jesus’ healing touch? Can we be set free? More »

“But you have to be there! It’s our son’s wedding, and you’re the best man.” “I just can’t do it. I can’t stand next to that priest. I can’t go anywhere near him.” More »

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

She’s so young to be in here!" That was my first thought on meeting Gloria. At forty-eight, this Mexican-American woman had recently been admitted to the nursing home I was visiting with my Legion of Mary group. More »

St. Thomas More is widely known as “a man for all seasons,” but he is best known for the final season of his life. A prominent government official when Henry VIII seized control over the church in England, Thomas refused to go along with the power grab. For that, Henry had him executed, in July 1535. More »

As you walk down the nave of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the statues of various founders of religious congregations gaze down on you from their niches. Looking just left of the papal altar, you will see the statue of Elijah, the biblical prophet whose life and work inspired the founding of the Carmelite Order. More »