The Christmas season is filled with joyful preparation. We wrap presents for our loved ones, decorate cookies with care and adorn our homes with twinkling lights. While these festive activities are a beautiful part of the season, it is most important to remember to make prayerful preparations for Christ within our hearts. That’s why the Church, in her wisdom, gives us the preparatory season of ...
From his humble birth in a stable, to his walk to Calvary, Jesus’ words and actions made it clear that humility is the key to becoming like him. In a culture that constantly seeks the promotion of self and accumulation of material ... Read More
“Giving alms” is a powerful concept with a rich history, but even the phrase itself can sound mysterious to our modern ears. What does it mean to give alms? Why is almsgiving a central pillar of Lenten practice, alongside prayer and ... Read More
Italy was one of Europe’s worst-hit nations at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. When the coronavirus lockdown forced the clergy to suspend all liturgical celebrations with the faithful, we had to find Read More
