Healing through Christ: The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Sacraments of the Catholic Church Jul 1, 2024 Christ healed the ill and infirm and charged his Church to do the same. Read More
St. Anthony Zaccaria Saint of the Month Jul 1, 2024 During his lifetime, Anthony encouraged the faithful to commit to 40 hours of continuous prayer before the Eucharist. Read More
Prayer and the challenges to responding well Theology 101 Jul 1, 2024 Prayer is a gift of God’s grace to us. It is not something we merit. Consequently, prayer calls for our response. Read More
Living in Christ: Sacraments of the Catholic Church Sacraments of the Catholic Church Jul 1, 2024 The seven sacraments of the Catholic Church series. Read More
Nourished through Christ: The Sacrament of the Eucharist Sacraments of the Catholic Church Jul 1, 2024 We receive the Eucharist – Christ himself in the form of bread and wine – in remembrance of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Read More
United in Christ: The Sacrament of Matrimony Sacraments of the Catholic Church Jul 1, 2024 Through marriage, spouses cooperate in a unique way in the Creator’s work. Read More
Cultivate a spirit of gratitude Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Jul 1, 2024 Isn’t it amazing how easily we human beings can take things for granted? Read More
Turn to Scripture for practical guidance Spiritual Fitness Jul 1, 2024 Despite the dire label of “seven deadly sins,” this list speaks to temptations that we, as Christians, struggle with each and every day. Read More
Cleansed through Christ: The Sacrament of Baptism Sacraments of the Catholic Church Jul 1, 2024 Baptism is so much more than a gateway to the Church's other sacraments. Read More
Forgiven through Christ: The Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacraments of the Catholic Church Jul 1, 2024 Reconciliation is one of the sacraments of healing – to restore grace broken by sin. Read More
Serving in Christ: The Sacrament of Holy Orders Sacraments of the Catholic Church Jul 1, 2024 Deacons, priests, and bishops all belong to an unbroken line of apostolic succession that Christ himself ordained to lead his Church. Read More
Scripture is our guide in turning away from sin Spiritual Fitness Jun 1, 2024 We can turn to Scripture, especially Jesus’ words and actions, for practical guidance. Read More
What role does fear play in faith? Dear Father Kerper Jun 1, 2024 Fear, whether within us or announced to others, always runs contrary to God’s word. As love increases, fear diminishes and vice versa. Read More
St. Clotilde Saint of the Month Jun 1, 2024 Clotilde was a Christian princess, born in the fifth century, who hailed from Burgundy, France; she married Clovis, chief of the pagan warrior Franks. Read More
A Gaze of Faith Theology 101 Jun 1, 2024 Contemplative prayer is first and foremost a gift, a grace. Consequently, we must receive it in humility and a poverty of spirit. Read More
Bring joy from our great liturgical feasts into Ordinary Time Grow as a Disciple of Jesus Jun 1, 2024 Ordinary time helps us appreciate and value extraordinary moments, and it’s no different in our lives as liturgical Catholics. Read More
Why did Jesus ascend into heaven? Grow as a Disciple of Jesus May 1, 2024 Can you imagine the disciples’ emotions as they watched Jesus ascend into heaven? Read More
Salvador Lara Puente and the Martyrs of the Cristero War Saint of the Month May 1, 2024 Feast: May 21 Read More
Developing your prayer muscles: Spiritual Fitness May 1, 2024 Get started with a prayer routine. Read More
Christian meditation is a quest Theology 101 May 1, 2024 Christian meditative prayer differs from many of the Eastern meditation practices which seek to empty the mind. Read More
How can I know when I’m just making excuses? Ask Father Mike May 1, 2024 Let’s get to the heart of your question. There can be a real difference between an excuse and a genuine reason. Read More
Why we struggle to pause and reflect Ask Father Mike Apr 1, 2024 We are so caught up in the need to move on to the next thing that we have lost the ability to pause. Read More
Conversing with God Theology 101 Apr 1, 2024 One of the three major expressions of prayer offered to us by our Catholic Tradition is vocal prayer. Read More
A spiritual exercise inspired by St. Catherine of Siena Spiritual Fitness Apr 1, 2024 St. Catherine of Siena, whose feast we celebrate this month, is one of four women recognized as a Doctor of the Church. Read More