Thanks to St. Mark’s Gospel, we know that the disciples came and took St. John the Baptist’s body, but what happened to his head? The location of St. John the Baptist’s head can be traced over the centuries, taking the Eastern Rite
If asked to list Marian feast days in August, most Catholics would respond with only “the Assumption.” If asked what other Marian feast days are in August, most Catholics would go blank. That is probably because the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Change is going to happen when couples start a family. Dr. Gregory and Lisa Popcak say that the principle idea is to embrace that change deliberately, rather than fighting it. Take possession of change, and take charge of where your marriage
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation with someone when, suddenly, he or she blurts out a derogatory remark about the Catholic Faith or asks you a question about Catholicism that you can’t answer? If you’re like most
Father Jose Maniyangat is a priest in good standing in the Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida. He is an associate pastor at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Orange Park, a suburb of Jacksonville. He is the diocesan spiritual director for the
Pelagius, a name that means “sea-born,” is a rare but not unique name in Church history. Pope Pelagius I governed the Church from 556 to 561, and Pope Pelagius II reigned from 579 to 590. There are two saints named Pelagius: The
Editor’s note: Portions of this story are graphic and may be difficult to read. David Arias is an exemplary leader among Southern California Catholics. Working in the Hispanic community, Arias has been involved in many evangelization efforts in the Diocese of San
With the onset of Advent, we begin a new lectionary cycle — A — which features the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew is a logical place to begin for several reasons, the first of which is tradition. In the time of the early
For fathers best looking for parenting inspiration, they need look no further than the holiest of parents, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph.
Perhaps no issue is more nerve-wracking today than same-sex marriage. It’s a magnet for controversy, evoking strong reactions from those on either side of the debate. But beneath all the fiery passion and rhetoric, there are real arguments to evaluate. In this
The Christmas season is infectious and inspirational. It fosters the belief that humble beginnings can produce far-reaching results. This was the case in 1903 in Copenhagen, Denmark. A postal clerk named Einar Holbøll was sorting Christmas mail when he saw a young