Patron saints
One of the distinctive features of the Catholic faith is the naming of saints. The Church recognizes men and women who lived lives of extraordinary faith and witness by the process of beatification and ...
'Jesus, gentle and humble of heart . . .'
Last week, I wrote concerning God's plan for the renewal of humanity. Through the Prophet Ezekiel, God promised to give His people a new heart, a heart of flesh. This prophecy found its ultimate ...
'Jesus, gentle and humble of heart . . .'
Last week, I wrote concerning God's plan for the renewal of humanity. Through the Prophet Ezekiel, God promised to give His people a new heart, a heart of flesh. This prophecy found its ultimate fulfillment ...
God is Love
''I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." (Ezekiel 36:26) There are so many ways ...
Sacrifice
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the funeral of State Trooper Kevin Trainor, a young trooper who fell in the line of duty. At his funeral, Gov. Healey and Colonel Noble of the State Police spoke ...
'One Nation Under God'
In July of 2024, tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress. It was an extraordinary week of faith with prayer, catechesis, and fellowship. Along with ...
'I will give you shepherds'
In 1992, St. Pope John Paul II promulgated "Pastores dabo vobis" ("I will give you shepherds"). The exhortation followed upon the 1990 Synod of Priests and drew upon the documents of the Second Vatican ...
'Ad multos annos'
The traditional Latin greeting, "ad multos annos," is a congratulatory wish for many more years. It is often used to celebrate the anniversary of a priest or bishop. On May 8, 2026, Pope Leo XIV will ...
