Back in the 1950s, Dorothy Day, the co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, began to articulate a vision that was largely ratified at the Second Vatican Council. She said that… Read More

“He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while’” (Mark 6:31a). Jesus spoke these words to the Twelve He had chosen to be… Read More

The following article was written by Rachael Tvrdy, who helped found Veni, a new group for young adults in the archdiocese. She also serves as marriage preparation and enrichment coordinator… Read More

Emily Hannon was surprised by the children’s clothes she saw at big-box stores and popular websites when she became a mom. And not in a good way. Obnoxious graphics, offensive… Read More

“What came to be through (the Word) was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not… Read More

As this Year of St. Joseph draws to a close on Dec. 8, the Church continues to reflect on the pivotal role of the saint in salvation history and his… Read More

“Are you the king of the Jews?” Pilate enters into conversation with Jesus by asking him a political question. Sadly, Pilate was not seeking to know who Jesus truly was.… Read More

By Deacon Roger Filips “Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Lk 21:36).… Read More

When I was coming back into the Church in my late 20s, Mary was a bit of a stumbling block to me. I didn’t have enough education to make a… Read More

The disciples argue with each other about honor and prestige. Jesus, once again, tries to make them understand that he calls them to greatness through loving service. His words to… Read More

It seems that God likes to do big things in hiding. Some of the most important moments of God’s intervention in human history are mostly hidden. The Annunciation is an… Read More

By Father Joseph Sund Scripture Reflections   READINGS FOR THE TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 19 Reading I – Wis 2:12, 17-20 Responsorial – Ps 54:3-6, 8 Reading II… Read More