Q: I get that purgatory exists. But why?

To all of the people who run parish offices as our managers, bookkeepers, secretaries and beyond: thank you!

Guiding children through change

Other than Jesus, there’s one figure we hear about more than any other during the season of Advent: John the Baptist. Here are four ways St. John the Baptist helps us prepare for Christ’s coming:

“Serving those who serve.”

With your melancholic spouse, it may be helpful to establish a consistent practice of counting your blessings and expressing gratitude to God.

As we gather to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we call to mind the many gifts that the Lord has given us.

India Calling “is a vibrant celebration of Indian culture through authentic cuisine and captivating performances."

Do you know you are a priest, a prophet and a king?

St. Ignatius and the gift of gratitude

Catholic Social Teaching emphasizes the equal dignity and value of every human person.

Reflecting a little deeper on Elizabeth in Scripture, we can draw five important lessons to guide us through this Advent and our lifelong journey as a disciple.

“Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.”

Even though I didn’t harbor a single doubt or speck of concern regarding our newly formed marriage, I still needed to say “yes” again.

I once heard a priest’s meditation on the “third coming of Christ.”...

“He is the boss. We follow his way … the shepherd’s way, the heart of Jesus.”

If you have ever prayed for the souls in purgatory, you very well may have said St. Gertrude’s Prayer for them.

Parishioners may be surprised to discover that sisters can be avid football fans.

This simple cod recipe invites us to savor Advent and to set aside things of the flesh as we prepare for Christmas.

Here are a few additional “alternative sides” we might try to work into our daily thanksgiving:

"Two moments in salvation history hinge on a single Latin word: fiat — ‘let it be done'."