On this tenth anniversary of 9/11, let’s ask the Prince of Peace to pour out his healing Spirit on the whole world. More »

St. Andrew of Crete had no doubts about how this feast—the Birth of the Virgin Mary—should be observed. “Let all creation sing and dance and contribute its fullest measure of joy to the day’s celebration,” he urged. “Today heaven and earth join in a single festival and celebrate together, for today a shrine is fashioned for the world’s Creator! Today a new dwelling is readied by creatures for the Author of creation!” More »

As parents, you help your children to build a strong faith, get a strong education, and develop a strong and healthy body. Do you also consider how to help them build a strong career path? This isn’t just about having a good job and financial security. More »

By any account, 590 was a disastrous year in Rome. Plague had struck, sweeping through the homes of poor and wealthy alike. Even the pope was carried away by the fearsome disease. The spring floods were the worst in memory; the Tiber broke through its retaining walls, causing enormous damage. More »

"Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law." (Romans 13:8) More »

Dear Father, during the month of September, we pray for all teachers that they may convey your love and your truth. Lord, help them educate young people in authentic moral and spiritual values. More »

We live near the ocean. In our part of the world, residents of coastal communities don’t have to worry much about tsunamis. Our concern is erosion. More »

In ancient times, when a king traveled from place to place, messengers ran ahead to announce his coming and encourage the people to prepare to receive the royal visitor. Messengers did not take this role upon themselves, but were appointed to it. So too was John an envoy, a herald chosen by God to announce his reign and the imminent coming of his Son. More »