Celebrating Our Lady of the Snows at the Shrine
On August 5, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Snow with a Solemn Pontifical Mass offered by His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke.
Faith Formation
A True Servant of God, Fr. John Hardon
A quarter-century after his death, Fr. Hardon continues to influence Catholics across the United States. His legacy includes a copious body of writing, notably the Modern Catholic Dictionary; catechetical courses of study; multiple apostolates, including the MCA; and, most importantly, the devoted witness of a holy life.
Saint Norbert and Church Revitalization
Norbert (1080-1134) had an early life similar in many ways to that of Francis: born to wealth and privilege, a youth spent in pursuit of worldly advantage, and a profound interior conversion. The third son of a noble German family, Norbert had great opportunities from an early age.
Joy Amid Suffering
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to […]
True Joy Like St. Francis
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven … Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Mt […]
Franciscana Pax
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you; not as the world gives do I give to you” (Jn 14:27). Our Lord addressed […]
All Creatures Great & Small
If anyone, Catholic or otherwise, knows one aspect of Saint Francis of Assisi’s life, that aspect is probably his association with nature. Countless artworks show […]
Franciscan Poverty
The first of the Beatitudes blesses “the poor in spirit” (Mt 5:3) or simply “you poor” (Lk 6:20). This blessing, so contrary to natural human […]
Mercy that Heals
“And in this I want to know if you love the Lord and love me as his servant and yours, if you will do this, […]
