A Dead Language? 5 Facts About Latin in the Catholic Church
Latin is the cilantro of Catholicism – people either love it or hate it. While I personally became enamored with the language in high school…
read moreWho Were Mary’s parents? What Do We Know About Them?
Mary’s parents are St. Joachim and St. Anne. What we know about them comes from tradition and from apocryphal writings (writings that are in the…
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Faith in Action: Resources for Today’s Anti-Racist Catholic
As Catholics, we are called to recognize the dignity of every human life. Scripture tells us we are all made in the image and likeness…
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Always Missing Something: What Missionary Work Taught Me About Longing for Home
As a medical missionary, following God’s call from Texas to Tanzania required a lot of preparation. I read books, studied Swahili, spoke to experts, and…
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God First: Discerning Where Idols Are in Our Lives
In my 20s and 30s, I gradually went from being hopeful about getting married, to despairing over finding the right guy, and finally to bitterness…
read moreFather Dave Explains Pope Francis’ Restrictions on the Latin Mass
Father Dave explains Pope Francis’ recent motu proprio (official edict), Traditionis Custodes, which restricts the celebration of the Latin Mass.
read moreLooking for a Sign from God? Try These Prayer Practices Instead
My friend Madison once told me how in prayer, she’ll request signs from God — really specific signs. “God, if I’m supposed to make this…
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