James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and said to him,...

In the middle of the second century, St. Justin Martyr wrote to Ant...

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During October, we celebrate some significant feast days: St. There...

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Feast Day: March 9 Patron saint: of boys, children’s choirs, choir...

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Feast Day: July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola was born in 1491 in Loy...

On Dec.4, 1963, inspired by the Holy Spirit, the bishops of the wor...

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This month, we are going to do a bit of a different reflection. Jun...

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Feast Day: June 26 Vigilius of Trent was born in about 353 to pat...

Feast Day: May 4 St. Florian of Lorch was born in the third centu...

We live by our schedules. We check the clock, consult our electroni...

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Feast Day: April 28 Peter Louis Mary Chanel was born on July 12, ...

To begin this month’s spiritual journey, read the Gospel of John, c...

In the next year or so, a new edition of the Roman Missal will be i...

Father Robert Schoenstene, S.S.L., is Assistant Professor, Departme...

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Feast Day: March 26 Margaret Middleton was born in 1556. She was ...

"Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their ...

Feast Day: January 27 Angela Merici was born in Desenzano on Marc...