Reflections

Why Do We Do That? Catholic Life Explained

Question: Who is St. Jerome and why is he so significant that we honored him with a feast on September 30? Answer: St. Jerome (345–420) was considered the greatest biblical scholar of his day, conversant with Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. [read more...]

Featured Video: St. Therese of Lisieux

At 15 years old, Therese Martin convinced her father to take her to Rome to beg Pope Leo XIII for permission to enter the Carmelite monastery. Finally admitted, she experienced the joys and rigors of monastic life. She further made [read more...]

Why Do We Do That? Catholic Life Explained

Question: Why do we celebrate Catechetical Sunday? Answer: The mission of the church reflects the mission of Jesus to teach, preach, heal, and forgive. Through these acts, Jesus shares the good news of salvation and invites all people to share [read more...]

Featured Video: Padre Pio, Between Heaven and Earth

St. Padre Pio is a contemporary saint who died in 1968. This movie is based on historical records and personal testimony of his fellow friars. Blessed with incredible spiritual gifts, Padre Pio was a powerful witness for Christ, and a [read more...]

Our Greatest Goal

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year C The steward in this Sunday’s Gospel is an interesting character. Since he squandered his master’s property, we can conclude that he is not a trustworthy person. The steward is not really interested [read more...]

Forgiveness

What is forgiveness exactly? Maybe if we really knew what it meant, we’d be more willing to show it. Father Mike Schmitz teaches us that forgiveness is rooted in justice. It doesn’t forget or ignore the injustice done, but it frees [read more...]

Featured Video: The Reluctant Saint

St. Joseph of Cupertino was known as the ‘flying Franciscan friar.” When he was a teen, Joseph’s mother convinced the Abbot to accept him into the monastery. He was supported by a kindly local bishop who saw his true nature [read more...]

God’s Love, Patience and Mercy

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C  God’s patience is like a thick cord connected tightly to us. God never tires of our weakness or of us. Like the Good and Merciful Father of the Gospel, God takes us [read more...]

I Am The Light of the World

Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” ~John 8:12

Carriers of the Cross

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C My brothers and sisters, in Sunday’s Gospel Jesus addresses a very demanding teaching to the crowds: “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and [read more...]