Faith, Travel, and the Call to Walk in Christ's Footsteps
The Franciscan Crown Rosary
Twenty years ago this spring I traveled to Rome for Holy Week and Easter. I was studying abroad that year and before I left I...
Back-to-school time reminds us to grow in knowledge of our faith
It’s mid-August, and I just returned from running errands at several stores. They were packed. At the first store I wondered why, and then I...
Immaculate Heart of Mary
August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart. This may seem odd nowadays, considering the Feast of the Immaculate Heart is in late spring or early...
Be Transformed
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, where the disciples encountered Jesus’ divinity in a profound way. This encounter was so meaningful to...
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
On July 4, we celebrated the 246th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Resounding through history from 1776 until now are the...
Feast of the Precious Blood
Throughout the month of July, the Church is especially devoted to the Precious Blood. This comes about from the old Feast of the Precious Blood...