Edith Stein was born in Poland in 1891 to a devout Jewish family. She gave up practicing the Jewish faith as a teenager and began to pursue a degree in philosophy.

Our witness of faith, and our answer to this simple question of why we are Catholic, can become an amazing journey.

Consider three principles the next time you are in the feedback gift exchange.

We follow in Jesus’ footsteps by nourishing ourselves with Scripture and the Eucharist. And we fortify our bodies with our daily bread.

We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.

Inigo López de Loyola spent much of his young life gambling, womanizing and fighting.

Prayer is a gift of God’s grace to us. It is not something we merit. Consequently, prayer calls for our response.

The Diocese of Austin is blessed with more than 100 religious sisters who serve in various ministries throughout Central Texas.

During his lifetime, Anthony encouraged the faithful to commit to 40 hours of continuous prayer before the Eucharist.

God created us as social beings with an emphasis on human dignity, family, and how we are our brother’s (and sister’s) keeper.

“As the pastor, I love the people and I love the community,” he said. “I want them to succeed into the future.”

I am grateful that you asked this question. In fact, I’ve been pondering this for a number of years now: What do we “do” with “famous Catholics”?

St. Augustine of Canterbury, colloquially known as St. Austin, once said, “Pray as though everything depended on God.

Bishop Vásquez ordained Michael Rhodes, Ladd Spears, Kingsley Ohaeri, Scott Fyall and Michael Noriega to the transitional diaconate.

The living space needs and preferences of a couple will naturally evolve over the course of their marriage and family life.

Despite the dire label of “seven deadly sins,” this list speaks to temptations that we, as Christians, struggle with each and every day.

We never forget the one who feeds us.

Isn’t it amazing how easily we human beings can take things for granted?

Reasons why we should consider creating our wills this August.

Our children spend so many years in school, it’s important to give those years some thought. How to raise saints, part 3.

Pope Francis has officially proclaimed 2025 as a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church.

Chorbishop Donald J. Sawyer, founder of Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic Parish, celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination.