Some might wonder: why are bread and wine necessary for the Eucharist?

As Christ's faithful followers, we are charged with accompanying those who have died.

There are bright spots in our society that we turn to for inspiration.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, is a role model to all who face adversity.

People sometimes choose the most unlikely words and phrases as exclamations of surprise.

A simple yet powerful prayer.

I don’t know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling.

It was not in our plans for 2022, but we bought a house and moved in the spring.

We are called to trust and believe what God has revealed about himself through sacred Scripture.

The reality is that we know very little about author of the Gospel of Mark.

To live fully in Christ, we should consider how we can give our best selves to God.

Over the years, I have been laying out what I take to be the basics of evangelization.

Sharing food is more than just meeting someone’s immediate, material needs.

In spite of his short life, St. Gerard was considered a saint by the people he served..

Forgiveness is not optional in the life of a disciple.

The first Korean-born Catholic priest courageously practiced, spread and died for his faith.

To love another person is to see the face of God.

Jesus’ powerful words in the Gospel of Matthew form the basis for the traditional list of the works of mercy.

As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.

I’d like to ponder the “Word of God,” the Father, I presume.

Fr. Joe answers questions on Catholic practice vs. Protestant practice.

By making his self-offering in the context of a meal, Jesus brings his sacrifice home to us.

The pope, the Orthodox patriarch and Protestant leaders have convoked the Season of Creation.

My name is Anastasia Pierce. I was born in Russia and came to Aiken at age three when I was adopted.

These also are the words of consecration, and there is a reason they are repeated at every Mass.