Today all Catholics throughout the world turn their hearts and minds once again to the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. That suffering won for

Today is “Laetare Sunday” [(layTAH-ray) the Sunday in which the entrance antiphon of the liturgy begins with the word “laetare”]. “Laetare” means “rejoice”. Midway through

People haven’t changed much since ancient times. Nowadays the most popular topics of conversation are dramatic news stories. It was the same in Christ’s day.

The natural seasons of the year give a rhythm to life. Each season provides nature with something it needs to keep growing. The same thing

Let’s ask ourselves a tough question today: am I a better Christian now than I was a year ago? Am I holier? Am I more

This is Jesus’ first big sermon in the Gospel of Luke. His inaugural address. And it’s shocking. The topic is happiness (being blessed), and in