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Christianity’s bold claims shine brightest when things are darkest.

Saint Norbert founded a religious order of Canons regular, now known as the Norbertines, in the 12th century.

To love our enemies does not mean we are their friends. It does not mean that we are to continue to put ourselves in a position to get hurt. That’s important to remember.

I am wondering how much I can be vulnerable with people. I have been able to tell some key people in my life about struggles of mine, but when can I tell others?

Masses have been canceled. How are we supposed to survive as Catholics, much less continue to grow and raise our families in the faith?

So many good people I know have suffered horribly in the last month, and I’m really struggling to hold on to my faith.

Christopher (Cristóbal) Magallanes (1869-1927), priest, missionary and teacher, was martyred during the Cristero War – the three-year resistance of the Mexican people against the government’s effort to suppress the expression of faith and limit the power

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.

Dear Father Joe: I got into a pretty heated discussion on a Catholi...

Mark Rey (1577-1622) began his career as a lawyer who accompanied a...

Peter’s journey of faith is a microcosm for all of us.

Some of my co-workers seem think that I believe that my religion saves me.

Many of us just try to survive Lent until we can satiate our increasing hunger for dessert, Instagram, alcohol or the snooze button. Columnist Pete Burak invites you to consider it from a different perspective.

St. Joseph is the patron of all families, especially of fathers, an...

If we are to truly live and be most fully alive, it only makes sense that we need to live in harmony with that for which we are made.

Prayer can often feel intimidating or impersonal. But no matter what form of prayer you use, it is a way to build your relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Particular forms of prayer (Lectio Divina, the Rosary, simple conversation, eucharis

Every time I go to confession, I seem to say the same things.

Will we learn the lessons of the three ghosts as did Scrooge?

In recent years, usually around the beginning of November, I’ve not...

I have heard that curiosity can be considered a vice. That doesn’t make any sense to me.

When Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in December of 184...

As Christians, we’ve been given a sneak peek of where this most miraculous story leads. Reset your expectations this Advent and see what happens when you await the Lord with an open heart.

Why do we pray for the sick?

Dear Father Joe: I know we’re supposed to thank God, but some days I don’t feel a lot of gratitude. How do I feel thankful when I’m not?