Bishops to Consecrate U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for Nation's 250th Anniversary

The Annunciation is the pivotal moment when God’s plan of salvation moves from promise to embodied reality: the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear Jesus, the Son of the Most High. This event, narrated in Luke 1:26–38

Writing about St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Mother, is a challenge to capture the " eloquent silence " of a man who never uttered a word in the New Testament.  Yet, his presence is the cornerstone upon which the Holy Family, and by extension, the theology of the domestic church... rests.

When I was younger and not very aware of life's importance, I often wished I could win the Lottery. Millions of $ for fun, pleasure, and squandering on foolish things. As I got older, I became friends with people who had what I would call serious money. I saw and heard something different from what I had imagined

On Palm Sunday, the Gospels record Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem riding a donkey, greeted by crowds waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna.” The event appears in all four Gospels (Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–10; Luke 19:29–40; John 12:12–19), where the detail of the donkey (or a colt) is emphasized as part of a delibe

Fasting and abstinence on Good Friday, along with going to confession before Easter, are rooted in Scripture and clearly taught in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). These practices prepare Catholics to enter the Paschal Mystery with clearer minds, freer hearts, and deeper repentance.

Ash Wednesday occupies a unique space in the Catholic tradition. It is a day of paradox, a "public" display of "private" repentance. While it is not a Holy Day of Obligation, it remains one

"We were having a great year in 2008. Our sales were up 20%, and we had just negotiated with two other businesses to join our team.

In a Lifestyle article (November 16, 2025) by Kirsten Fleming, she reports that New York City Catholic churches are seeing soaring numbers of young adult converts, according to local priests.

There is a moment at Mass that many people rush past. The choir may still be singing. Some people are already thinking about going home. Others are checking the time.