How do we keep this time of prayer, preparation and anticipation at the forefront of our December when the rest of the world is in full celebration mode?

We’d like to offer a few more helpful ideas for peaceful mealtimes, especially for older eaters.

If a fickle friend is causing heartache, God will provide.

Many years ago, when I was young enough to think 26 hours on a bus sounded fun, my friends and I rode from Belize, where we were living, to Mexico City for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

He says he wants to keep his friends as well as his wife.

Try this traditional sweetbread in honor of the Baby Jesus.

Alzheimer’s disease is the cross carried by more than six million Americans today.

For some people, there is one thing missing at Thanksgiving: Chocolate.

Never Underestimate Who Might Read Your Weekly Church Bulletin!

I own a small company, and my workers don’t seem motivated.

Tony certainly was in a quiet place, but he was not praying. He was surviving.

I attended college in Ohio, about a day’s drive away from my hometown. This meant that I was only able to go home for the big holidays like Christmas and spring break.

Food is mentioned more than 1,200 times in sacred Scripture.

I just graduated and got this great job, but I’m in a new city and it’s almost impossible to meet people.

Paul DiStefano remembers being asked if he wanted to meet someone that was “just like” Mother Teresa, but he couldn’t believe it.

Even amid a resurgent pandemic and the summer wildfires, there are reasons to be thankful.

The desire to hear and tell family stories arises from our deepest needs to know who we are.

Years ago, when I was seeing couples for marriage counseling, I heard a conversation between a husband and wife that has remained with me to this day.

He says: It’s her choice; she hates conflict

It can be hard to be patient and trust the right person will come along.

Serve Up This Comfort Food With Love.

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

It’s our job to give our kids what they need, not what they want.

I’ve had a good friend at work who has become cool and distant. I wonder why and what to do?

We have to ask why we cannot use clear language to describe dire threats.