Advent: the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. December is here and that means it’s Christmas season, but first...Advent! Advent can be celebrated with warm cookies, bright trees, beautiful stockings…However, for many Catholics, the Advent wreath on the...
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future” Proverbs 31:25. When I hear this proverb, St. Cecilia of Rome immediately comes to mind. She was a young Christian in the late 200s, during a time of fierce persecution. As a...
On November 18th, we celebrate the dedication of the basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul. Peter and Paul are tremendous saint of our Catholic Church. We know Jesus said, “And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church. The gates of the...
This paragraph of the Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the Three States of the Church. Those three states are; the Church Militant, the Church Suffering, and the Church Triumphant. On November 1st, we celebrate, All Saints Day. We honor the Church...
“The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are bold as lions” Proverbs 28:1. There’s been a shift in the media in the last year that cannot go unnoticed. When I was in college, I did a research study on how media consumption effects our views of the...
“Fall Reminds us that Change is Beautiful.” I love this quote about change. Not just because Fall is my favorite season, but because change is hard. With two little kids, I feel like we’re on constant cycles of change. As soon as we’ve got one thing figured out,...
Article by Theresa Civantos Barber - Aleteia Photo by Anatoliy Cherkas Online Catholic Marriage Prep program celebrates its 20th anniversary with a look back at its successes over the years. Catholics take marriage seriously, as you can see in the extensive...
Vows vs. consent, it is time to get this right! In the Sacrament of Matrimony, people often use the term “vows.” This is a misunderstanding of the definition of the word. In marriage, a couple does not, in fact, exchange vows, but instead, the couple exchanges...
Finances and Stewardship: In the realm of finances, the Catholic Church offers timeless wisdom that transcends mere monetary matters. The church speaks to the heart of stewardship and responsibility. We are called to navigate the complexities of financial management...
Source and Summit: The Eucharist At the center of Catholic faith and worship lies the Eucharist. The Eucharist is often referred to as the "source and summit" of our Christian life. It is in the celebration of the Eucharist that we encounter the living presence of...