Christian hope is rooted in the knowledge that God is patient with all his children, even when they stray from the path set before them, Pope Francis told consecrated men and women.
Celebrating the World Day for Consecrated Life Feb. 2, the pope
Meg Hunter-Kilmer writes that the standard set for motherhood is the love of Christ — which is less intimidating than it sounds. In the specific struggles of motherhood, it helps to know some saints who raised children and came out holier for
As she continues her quarantine protocols, columnist Kathryn Jean Lopez asks: “Is there joy in the face of all these things? Are we prompted to let the Lord know we are ready for loving service, whatever it looks like in these odd
With his beatification Dec. 21, Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be memorialized in the Church for reasons far beyond his contributions to the Church’s intellectual life or his evangelical zeal. Archbishop Sheen is a model for those striving for holiness. Through his practice
Sports can bring out the best and worst in people. Hard work, character and commitment are traits developed through athletics, but pride and a cut-throat competitiveness also are possibilities. A number of Catholic programs have recognized the natural relationship between sports and
In this week’s Openers, managing editor Scott Warden writes about Pope Francis’ tweet giving thanks for the newly canonized saints but accidently and automatically embedded a fleur-de-lis — the logo of the New Orleans Saints. The tweet did not go unnoticed by
When I ask my clients what they want from therapy, the number one response is to be happier. Whether they are referring to their work, personal life, or relationships, they all want more joy. In this season, it’s easy to think that
During the recent canonization Mass of seven new saints, Pope Francis reminded us of the “radical” nature of Jesus and what that means for our response. He gives all and he asks all,” he said. “He gives a love that is total
Did you know that fitness and leading a healthy lifestyle provides us with great opportunities for virtue? It’s true. And, in fact, it’s my opinion that fitness is one of the most under-utilized opportunities we have to witness to the Faith. God
On Dec. 2, 2016, Pope Francis officially recognized Father Stanley Rother's martyrdom for the Faith and for his people at Santiago Atitlán, making him the first American martyr and the first priest from the United States to be beatified -- a historic