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A special collection in the liturgy library

The month of May, traditionally devoted to The Mother of the Lord, is just around the corner. So, it's a good time to mention a two-volume mini library called "Collection of Masses of the Blessed ...



Witness to a Transfiguration in KenyaMichele Miers

Our guest writer is Michele Miers, in ministry with The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Michele writes about her mission trip to Kenya. "After an airless, hot ...

No, Richard Dawkins, cultural Christianity is not enoughFather Patrick Briscoe

In a striking turn of events, renowned atheist and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins recently declared himself a "cultural Christian" during an interview with Rachel S. Johnson of LBC. Dawkins' ...

Understanding the ScripturesScott Hahn

Jesus in today's Gospel teaches His apostles how to interpret the Scriptures. He tells them that all the Scriptures of what we now call the Old Testament refer to Him. He says that all the promises ...

'Cabrini' does extraordinary job of bringing saint to lifeBishop Nicholas DiMarzio

On March 8 of this year, a film titled "Cabrini" was released; that day is also International Women's Day. The film is the story of an extraordinary woman, an immigrant to the United States, an advocate ...

St. Teresa of Kolkata's motherly wisdomDonna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle

Distinct details of meeting St. Teresa of Kolkata the first time remain etched in my memory. Her height, or lack thereof, especially struck me. Being short in stature and hunched over, she appeared a ...

Wounds, not scarsJaymie Stuart Wolfe

The deep and mysterious truth we celebrate at Easter is overwhelming. So much so, that we won't spend just the next 50 days unpacking it, but the rest of our lives, indeed whatever remains of human ...

Why does a paschal candle holder have bee artwork?Jenna Marie Cooper

Q: In my parish, we have an antique candle holder for the paschal candle. The design on the candle stand looks like it has some sort of insect, and so my six-year-old asked me why there were "bugs on ...

He saw the cloths and believedBishop Robert Barron

The Gospel for Easter Sunday is from St. John's account of Easter morning (John 20:1-9). We are told that Mary Magdalene arrives at the tomb very early in the morning while it is still dark. She has ...