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Mary, Mother of the Church, and two popes

May 20, 2018 Ines Angeli Murzaku 8

Pope Francis’ decision to create the new memorial of Mary, Mater Ecclesiae on Pentecost Monday is a fulfillment of Blessed Paul VI’s devotion to Mary […]

Mary, the Spirit, and the Church

May 19, 2018 Fr Nicholas Gregoris 1

Mary prays in the heart of the Apostolic Church on Pentecost, “The Birthday of the Church” (Acts 1:12-14).

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I believe the Church because I believe in God

May 15, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 1

Heaven is indeed our final goal – the Church Triumphant. We need to keep our eyes fixed on that goal. […]

“Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creatures”

May 13, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 0

What happened in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary can and must happen in our own lives. Each of us has received the Holy […]

The wounds of Christ and the doubt of Thomas

April 8, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 3

It is not an accident that Thomas comes to faith, not by simply seeing an apparition of Jesus, but only after being instructed to pay […]

The Youth Synod: The next step in the Francis papacy

March 29, 2018 Thomas R. Ascik 25

The just-issued document for the upcoming youth synod emphasizes social justice, the empowerment of women, and changing the Church’s moral teachings. […]

The Saints of Holy Week

March 25, 2018 Brian O'Neel 16

During Holy Week, we tend to forget the saints that may be on the calendar. Here a some you know well, along with a few […]

Seven Last Words from the Cross: “Woman, Behold Your Son”

March 25, 2018 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 2

The Lord’s earthly ministry ended on Calvary with the Beloved Disciple and the “woman” brought into a unique relationship with each other by the dying […]