The Life of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: A Witness for Reconciliation Saint Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks A Saint for Our Time Saint Kateri Tekakwitha stands as a powerful figure of faith for our modern world. As the first Indigenous woman from North America to be named a saint, her life offers a way for us to […]
The Way of the Disciple: A Reflection on Luke 9:51 – 10:42
The Way of the Disciple | A Study of Luke 9-10 The Way of the Disciple A Reflection on Luke 9:51 – 10:42 The Good Samaritan (c. 1562) by Jacopo Bassano The Great Journey to Jerusalem The Gospel of Luke makes a dramatic turn at chapter 9, verse 51. Jesus’ ministry in Galilee is over, […]
The Life of Pope St. John Paul II
The Life of St. John Paul II: An Interactive Journey St. John Paul II A Life for the World “Be not afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ.” Breaking centuries of tradition, John Paul II became the first Polish pope and one of the most beloved pontiffs in modern history. As the most travelled pope, […]
The Heart of Mercy: A Reflection on Luke Chapter 15
The Heart of Mercy | A Study of Luke 15 The Heart of Mercy A Reflection on Luke Chapter 15 The Return of the Prodigal Son (1773) by Pompeo Batoni The Gospel Within the Gospel The fifteenth chapter of Luke is so theologically rich that it has been called the Evangelium in Evangelio — the […]
The Seven Sorrows of Mary
The Seven Sorrows of Mary The Seven Sorrows of Mary A Catholic devotion meditating on the profound sorrows the Blessed Virgin Mary endured in her life, uniting our hearts with hers at the foot of the Cross. Our Lady of Sorrows In Catholic art and devotion, the Blessed Virgin Mary is often depicted with her […]
Where is the Pope in the Bible? The Biblical Foundations of the Papacy
The Biblical Foundations of the Papacy Christ’s Vicar: The Biblical Foundations of the Papacy An exploration of the scriptural roots of Saint Peter’s role and the office that continues his mission. Catholics believe that Jesus gave Saint Peter the “keys to the kingdom,” making him the first pope. They also believe that there has been […]
The Life of St. Carlo Acutis
Saint Carlo Acutis: God’s Influencer Saint Carlo Acutis A Saint for the Digital Age Carlo Acutis is the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Known as “God’s Influencer,” he was an Italian teenager and computer programmer who died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15. His life shows how an ordinary young person can live a […]
Is Christianity a Relationship or a Religion?
Christ and the Church: A Package Deal Christ and the Church: A Package Deal In today’s world, you often hear people say they want “a relationship, not a religion.” This comes from a good place: a desire for a real, personal connection with God, free from empty rules. But from a Catholic perspective, this is […]
The Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount: A Guide to the Heart of Christian Life The Sermon on the Mount The Charter of the Kingdom of God A New Law from a New Moses Recorded in chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the Gospel of Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount is the most complete collection of […]
Why God Became Man: The Logic of the Incarnation
Why God Became Man: The Logic of the Incarnation Why God Became Man Insights on the Incarnation from the Church Fathers and the Catechism Part I: The Logic of a Saint A Pillar of the Church St. Athanasius of Alexandria, who lived in the fourth century, was a true champion of our faith. He is […]