Faith

Did you know that practicing gratitude can make you more physically and psychologically resilient and improve your relationships? It can make you live longer, think more clearly, sleep better, and forgive more readily (see…

Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin Readings: 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Psalms 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158 Luke 18:35-43 Optional…

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Malachi 3:19-20A Psalms 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19

Optional Memorial of St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude, Virgin Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: Wisdom 18:14-16, 19:6-9 Psalms 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43 Luke 18:1-8 Optional Memorial of Saint Margaret of Scotland Readings: Isaiah 58:6-11…

It is not always easy to follow the Gospel, especially when many persons who seem to live only for themselves appear to be thriving. That’s one of the reasons why this Sunday’s Scripture encourages all of us to try to live justly and…

Optional Memorial of St. Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Readings: Wisdom 13:1-9 Psalms 19:2-3, 4-5AB Luke 17:26-37 Optional Memorial of Saint Albert the Great Sirach 15:1-6 Psalms 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Matthew…

Advent begins Dec. 1 this year. It can be easy to miss out on this liturgical season because of the hectic nature of the holidays. Here are five ways to observe these important weeks before Christmas. Make a Jesse tree Create your own Jesse…

Thursday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time Readings: Wisdom 7:22B-8:1 Psalms 119:89, 90, 91, 91, 130, 135, 175 Luke 17:20-25

Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Readings: Wisdom 6:1-11 Psalms 82:3-4, 6-7 Luke 17:11-19

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first part of a nine-part series where Fr. Dwight Longenecker examines the conflicts of the 16th century through its main players. Each article will connect with contemporary Church life, showing the origin of the…