Voices July 14, 2026

Celebrating 125 years of ‘The Marthas’

For all of my life, the Sisters of St. Martha have been a comforting presence. In the small town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, the Motherhouse, known as Bethany, was a quiet, constant beacon on a...

Lent: a time to grow in fear and awe of the Lord

What if you could grow closer to God this Lent by allowing yourself to grow in fear — fear of the Lord, that is. The Church...

Clare Lazzuri
February 17, 2026

Where have all the weddings gone?

My mom recently showed us a newspaper clipping about my parents’ 1957 wedding — a virtual play-by-play of the event, including...

Clare Lazzuri
February 04, 2026

Why accompanying new Catholics is such a privilege

If you want to refresh your faith, think about getting involved in your parish’s RCIA or OCIA program. My husband and I have...

Clare Lazzuri
January 21, 2026

From manger to river: the meaning of Jesus’ baptism

It’s time to make a big liturgical leap — from adoring Baby Jesus in the manger to contemplating Jesus, now an adult, being...

Clare Lazzuri
January 15, 2026

Jesus feels right at home with a discomfortable Christmas

During a recent Advent retreat at our parish, our small group was discussing the gritty reality of the birth of our Lord. One...

Clare Lazzuri
December 17, 2025