Father Patrick Briscoe narrates the vibrant community life and service-oriented mission of Christ in the City missionaries in Denver, Colorado, emphasizing their joyful approach to communal living and dedication to serving the marginalized. Volunteers, including Meaghan and Erin, engage enthusiastically in chores
Revolutions can happen in quiet ways. When Stephanie K. got her first smartphone at 14, it changed her “view on meaningful connections with people.” Instead of friends and acquaintances being found only in those she encountered face to face, they could come
We need better images. It has become increasingly obvious that we are starved for trustworthy and reliable images of manhood in our present age. The unreliability of the current popular images of “man” are likely related to the deteriorating image of “fatherhood”
Summer is a time of freedom, of escape from the usual routines of work and school. This escape often takes the form of vacation, but Catholics in the United States, whether or not they realize or appreciate it, have the opportunity to
As the United States grapples with the horror of another mass shooting at a high school, this time on May 18 at Santa Fe High School near Houston, a familiar narrative emerges. The suspect is 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzis, a student who reportedly
Many people might not realize that there is much more to Catholic music than what they hear in the liturgy. The work of Catholic recording artists spans genres — from contemporary Christian to bluegrass and even rap and metal. And in doing
The journeys of others can be a source of strength and encouragement as we seek closeness with God
Next to Jesus, the most important person who ever lived was Mary — the Blessed Mother. For Catholics, our love affair with her began over 2,000 years ago when an angel visited a young Jewish girl and told her that she had
Paul VI’s being declared a saint this year sheds light on role of popes in a process that’s about holiness
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Jesus, during his public ministry, took time alone to reflect and pray. The Gospels say he climbed up mountainsides and rowed away from the shore in boats to escape the crowds, going off alone or with
Spring is a time of newness, of being able to stretch out of our wintry confines and enjoy the refreshing warmth and light of our world. It’s a time of cleaning house and organizing. It’s also a time to open ourselves up