In seeking God’s will—whether in vocation or daily life—we often long for clearer signs, even when his presence feels quiet or hidden.

I serve at my parish all of the time. Whenever my pastor (or really anyone) asks me to help, I usually say yes.

Patroness of Hawaii

St. John Paul II described the common good as both the good of the whole of humanity and each individual.

Let’s glean some wisdom from our heavenly friends in order to take that first step in deepening our relationship with God.

Christmas carols and hymns are everywhere!

The diaconate serves as an example for us to proclaim the Good News, just as they proclaim the Gospel at Mass.

The reason Christ was born was so he could die.

Growing up in a family with two kids, I was both delighted and challenged by my wife’s 10 siblings.

Dec. 28 is a time to recall that major criminal acts of our time cry out to our Messiah and Lord.

Archbishop and martyr

Let us consider the Catholic Social Teaching themes of the dignity of work and the rights of workers.

This is a story of a star whose bright light shone in the night sky for all the world to see.

We can grow numb or forget the reality that Christ is in our midst.

If we understood one thing clearly, I believe that it would change everything about how we approach the Mass.

The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, better known as the Christmas Proclamation, is a verifiable trip through time.

Looking beyond what a deacon does to who he is.

“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few …”

It is in embracing Christ’s humility that we will find the peace God alone can offer.

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

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

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.

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

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

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