This feast day in the Catholic Church commemorates three things: The public presentation of the actual wood of the cross on which Jesus died, which had been saved by his[continue reading]
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When Jesus Gets in Your Boat
I have a confession to make. I have always feared the sufferings of martyrdom…at least when I am honest with myself. John Gabriel Peroyre, CM, is a martyr who touches[continue reading]
Frederick Ozanam
FREDERICK OZANAMBorn: 1813; Died: 1853; Beatified: 1997He was the fifth of 14 children, a husband,a father, a lawyer, an educator (Professorat the Sorbonne), and Founder of theSociety of St. Vincent[continue reading]
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Earth
From September 1 to October 4, Christians around the world unite to pray and care for creation. It’s the “Season of Creation,” and it’s happening all around the world! The[continue reading]
The Transfiguration of the Lord: An Invitation to Deep Communion, Listening, and Discipleship
“This is my beloved Son, listen to Him.” Mark 9:7 The Transfiguration of the Lord is Christ’s personal invitation to prophetic witness to all of us–lay, single, married, or consecrated–to[continue reading]