The gift of connection: Six simple ways to stay connected
byA friend of mine from my parish recently shared something that stuck with me: “I never thought I’d say this,” she admitted, “but sometimes…
Editorials & Commentary
Between Amens — Chrism Mass is a treasure
byHoly Week is nearly here. Each of its liturgies is a feast for the senses — unique sights, smells, sounds and textures that signal…
The Good Steward — Welcoming strangers is not optional
byThe Catholic Church in the United States has been advocating immigration reform for decades by teaching the principles of human dignity and social justice…
Living Mission — Priest considers the effects of aid programs on people’s lives
byOn Tuesdays and Thursdays, I have an early morning Mass for the Missionaries of Charity (Mother Teresa’s congregation) at their orphanage in Phnom Penh….
A Time to Speak — Our campaign of Christian service
byAs our lives are filled with countless challenges, how do we allow our faith to strengthen all we do? As we discern annually our…
Care for Creation — Environmental issues affect human health
byIn his 2015 encyclical, “Laudato Si’,” Pope Francis says “we have to realize that a true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; it…
A Time to Speak — Loving your spouse in their love language
byIt’s important to love your spouse the way they need to be loved. Mistianna: Most of us have heard something about the “Five Love…
Between Amens — Lent doesn’t have to be gloomy
byLet’s face it: Lent can be kind of a downer. It’s a long season of sacrifice and self-denial. However, many regular Catholics find a…
In choosing your wedding party, pick people who will fight for your marriage
byThose who have prepared for the sacrament of marriage know that with the preparations come a list of decisions to be made — from…
A Time to Speak — The healing power of prayer and nature
byMany of us have hectic and stressful lives. Our society forces us to move constantly at an unnatural pace. If not properly managed, this…