Easter Sunday, Year AFirst Reading: Acts 10:34a, 36-43Second Reading: Col 3:1-4Gospel Reading: Jn 20:1-18 This Sunday we celebrate Christ’s Resurrection—which makes Christianity different from any other religion. The Resurrection “is … Continued
The liturgy of Holy Week is often described as a single, continuous prayer—one that begins with the “Hosannas” of Palm Sunday and does not truly conclude until the “Alleluia” of … Continued
Chapters 12 through 15 of Path to Paradise (Inward Peace) by Lorenzo Scupoli offer profound guidance for maintaining interior peace when confronted with temptation, spiritual dryness, and failure. Far from … Continued
In our daily life, we should be praying constantly, not just when we need something. So when we see athletes pray before a game or match, we should not be … Continued
Several months have passed since my pilgrimage to Rome during the Church’s Jubilee of Hope, yet the graces of that week continue to unfold now during this season of Lent. … Continued
It can be a challenge to decide what to watch on streaming services. With that in mind, I consulted several friends for recommendations. The result was decidedly dark. Secret Agent … Continued
We just closed the books on another Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy. Amid the hype and some controversy, some athletes cemented their names in history while others jump-started … Continued
From Chapters 8 to 11 of Path to Paradise or Inward Peace, Lorenzo Scupoli teaches the path to genuine spiritual tranquility by addressing the soul’s perseverance against spiritual inconstancy, disordered … Continued
As we approach Holy Week, Catholics around the world will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass followed by the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday — two liturgical celebrations … Continued
Re Agnieszka Ruck’s Jan. 15 column “Flipping the narrative on the “trouble” of having children”: Wherever I go—whether at the pool, in a store, or on the bus—I see happy … Continued