(OSV News) – At the conclusion of the official days of mourning following the death of Pope Francis, 135 cardinal electors are eligible to enter pre-conclave gatherings. The old saying goes […]
Remembrance is a central part of our Catholic faith. For the nine years I attended Catholic grade school, Friday afternoons of Lent were spent in church. The entire school community […]
At a recent Sunday Mass, our curious kindergartener leaned over to me and asked why we trace a small cross on our forehead, lips, and heart as the Gospel is […]
On the 150th Anniversary of His Birth, We Celebrate a Key Figure of the Church in the 20th Century While the universal Church is celebrating the Jubilee Year in 2025, […]
One of the enduring memories during a recent family pilgrimage to Italy occurred early one morning when my two oldest children, ages 7 and 5, accompanied me to morning Mass. […]
Among the many pearls of spiritual wisdom the Church received from Blessed Solanus Casey, this one stands out: “We should thank God frequently for, not only the blessings of the […]
Learning to wait is an important skill to acquire. I am reminded of its importance almost daily as I help my young children come to understand it – and, of […]
What do we do when we return to the pew after receiving holy Communion? Having welcomed the Lord of the universe into our own corner of it, in the most […]
St. Marie-Léonie Paradis was canonized at the Vatican on Sunday, October 20, and even though her name might not be familiar, this is significant news for those of us in […]
(OSV News) – Throughout the course of the National Eucharistic Revival, I’ve seen several proposals that we need a “Confession Revival,” too. It’s hard not to agree. We’re all sinners […]
What do we do when faced with those challenges and difficulties that can define us? We should pray to have at least a small share in the fidelity of St. […]
Looking back, among the many highlights for me from this summer’s 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis was the overwhelming sense of camaraderie, community, and communion that dominated the week. […]
