In seeking God’s will—whether in vocation or daily life—we often long for clearer signs, even when his presence feels quiet or hidden.

I serve at my parish all of the time. Whenever my pastor (or really anyone) asks me to help, I usually say yes.

Patroness of Hawaii

St. John Paul II described the common good as both the good of the whole of humanity and each individual.

Let’s glean some wisdom from our heavenly friends in order to take that first step in deepening our relationship with God.

Archbishop and martyr

Let us consider the Catholic Social Teaching themes of the dignity of work and the rights of workers.

Christmas carols and hymns are everywhere!

This is a story of a star whose bright light shone in the night sky for all the world to see.

If we understood one thing clearly, I believe that it would change everything about how we approach the Mass.

At this time of the year, it is easy for us to imagine some variation of a “Madonna and Child” Christmas card, but there is so much more to Mary’s life.

Growing up in a family with two kids, I was both delighted and challenged by my wife’s 10 siblings.

It is in embracing Christ’s humility that we will find the peace God alone can offer.

The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, better known as the Christmas Proclamation, is a verifiable trip through time.

Q: I get that purgatory exists. But why?

Other than Jesus, there’s one figure we hear about more than any other during the season of Advent: John the Baptist. Here are four ways St. John the Baptist helps us prepare for Christ’s coming:

Catholic Social Teaching emphasizes the equal dignity and value of every human person.

Do you know you are a priest, a prophet and a king?

Reflecting a little deeper on Elizabeth in Scripture, we can draw five important lessons to guide us through this Advent and our lifelong journey as a disciple.

Even though I didn’t harbor a single doubt or speck of concern regarding our newly formed marriage, I still needed to say “yes” again.

If you have ever prayed for the souls in purgatory, you very well may have said St. Gertrude’s Prayer for them.

Théophane devoted himself to the spiritual needs of Vietnamese Catholics and was forced to hide in Christian villages.

So the Bible says to “keep holy the sabbath.” How do I do that? Is it a sin to do any work at all?

Let’s ask our elders about their experiences and invite our children to embrace God’s invitation to live in his grand narrative.

There is perhaps no more beautiful celebration than when parents bring their newborn child to the waters of baptism.