On April 8, a total solar eclipse in North America will coincide with the Solemnity of the Annunciation. OSV News editor-in-chief Gretchen R. Crowe points out the connection between the moon’s shadow falling on Earth and Mary being “overshadowed” by the Holy
As we prepare to enter into the most sacred days of the liturgical year, we have a prime opportunity to make up for any shortcomings that may have been part of our Lent this year, or to “level up” for a strong
This June will mark 202 years since Bishop John England started the United States Catholic Miscellany in 1822. Lies were being spread about the Faith, and Catholic immigrants were finding themselves the subject of Nativist attacks. Bishop England will forever be remembered
Our Catholic faith is a faith of the senses, especially during the celebration of the Eucharist. We taste Our Lord himself, receiving him into our mouths at holy Communion; we listen to God’s word; we smell incense; we touch holy water to
The Catechism of the Catholic Church makes clear the probing love of the Father and how much he desires to bring all people to himself. “Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; he may run after idols or
As we prepare to flip the calendar to 2024, Gretchen Crowe shares that the thought of the coming 12 months fill her with a certain amount of dread. She writes: “Entering into another election year, with all of the related political drama,
The enduring legacy of Ebeneezer Scrooge’s “Bah Humbug!” from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” continues to resonate after nearly two centuries, reflecting sentiments of modern-day disillusionment with holiday fervor. Amid the commercialized season and declining religious affiliation, the “humbug” sentiment may well
It’s been almost a year and a half since Corpus Christi Sunday 2022 — June 19 — the launch date of the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival. How are you participating? This time of year offers us a prime opportunity for getting serious
Back in 2015, newly engaged, I signed on the dotted line (and initialed about 135 times) before departing from the cozy conference room with a new-to-me house. Before I left, the former owner looked at me and said, “What are you going
In the bustling chaos of raising children, the multitude of opinions that emerge under one roof can sometimes feel overwhelming. From musical preferences to toy disputes, bedtime routines to snack time negotiations, it’s a constant whirlwind of individual desires. Yet, amid this