“… the Church has always recognized in migrants a living presence of the Lord who, on the day of judgment, will say to those on his right: ‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me’ ” (Mt 25:35).
“In hearing the cry of the poor, we are asked to enter into the heart of God, who is always concerned for the needs of his children, especially those in greatest need…”
“On Nov. 2, 1989, Cardinal John O’Connor penned an unforgettable headline for his weekly column in Catholic New York: “Help Wanted: Sisters of Life.” This small seed planted 33 years ago has grown into a thriving community of 130 Sisters, established in 10 cities.
Kevin Dietsch
U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on Jan. 23, 2026, in Washington.
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Bretton White, who traveled from Fredericksburg, Virginia, with his wife Mary and their 9-month old daughter Alice Maria, told the Register, that he is heartened by...
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks at the March for Life rally on Jan. 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
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One of the most ancient approaches to spiritual formation comes from the desert fathers who used to offer brief commentaries on various prayers. In keeping with the ancient practice, what follows is...
In 2026, the forty days of Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and end on Holy Thursday, April 2. Easter Sunday is on April 5. During this sacred season, we are called to deepen our faith...
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This reflection is an excerpt from The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass (Year A). Click here to purchase! After the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Years A and C in our Sunday liturgical...
To commemorate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’s death, Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed that from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027, Catholics will celebrate a Franciscan Jubilee Year – a...
Friends, today in the Gospel, Jesus gathers his disciples. And he appointed twelve apostles “that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach.”
The Book of Esther offers one of the most compelling stories of courage, faith, and God’s providence in Scripture. While Protestant Bibles don’t mention God in the story, the Catholic Bible has God...
The Queenship of Mary feast, celebrated on August 22nd, invites us to honor Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. This beautiful feast follows eight days after the Assumption, reminding us that after...
By: Sr. Elizabeth Ann Sjoberg, DC Many wear the Miraculous Medal. Numerous miracles, healings, and conversions are attributed to it. But much fewer people know the fascinating story behind this...