St. Gemma Galgani (1878-1903) was gifted with numerous apparitions of her Guardian Angel. The first apparition, however, was in the form of reproof. Gemma received a gold medal for catechism … Continued
This Advent, I was blessed with the opportunity to attend a retreat led by Lisa Marquis. She shared her insights as a former consecrated woman and, now, the mother of … Continued
Christmas, Year C First Reading: midnight Isa 9:2-4, 6-7; dawn Isa 62:11-12; day Isa 52:7-10 Second Reading: midnight Tit 2:11-14; dawn Tit 3:4-7; day Heb 1:1-6 Gospel Reading: midnight Lk 2:1-16; dawn Lk … Continued
Which side of the Baby It’s Cold Outside debate do you come down on? Are you alarmed by the song’s sexist messaging and support calls to ban it? Or do … Continued
Back in late July in this space we speculated about the possibility of one of four tech giants becoming the first company to achieve a sustained valuation in excess of … Continued
This is an excerpt of Archbishop Miller’s homily at the Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass Dec. 14. It is a real pleasure for me to be celebrating with you this evening … Continued
As abruptly as a car crash, her mood changed from efficiency to revenge. The children were bickering again, loudly and uselessly. In a space of time almost too small to … Continued
After losing her mother at the age of 8, Gemma Galgani was sent to a school run by the Oblates of the Holy Ghost, commonly called Zitine Sisters. Gemma wrote … Continued
We spend more money if we pay with credit cards instead of cash. The physical presence of hard currency reminds us of our limits. But the days of your life … Continued
This is the full text of Archbishop Miller’s homily at an ordination Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Dear Bishop David Monroe, brother priests and deacons, consecrated women … Continued