Why Did the Vatican Clarify Mary’s Role in Salvation History?
Through the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican recently published a document called “Mater Populi Fidelis,” or “Mother of the Faithful People of God,” which…
read more4 Things You Need to Know About #GivingTuesday
#1 What is it? #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving to kick off the giving season on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and…
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An Epic Celebration: A Look at Bavaria’s St. Martin’s Feast Day Festivities
Growing up in the United States, I have to admit that St. Martin’s Day wasn’t on my radar. Aside from a friend or two who…
read more7 Ways to Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory This November
Each year, as signs of the fall slowly emerge in nature, I find my thoughts turning more to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Fall, though…
read moreIn My 40s, I’m Contemplating the Meaning of Godly Aging
For most of my life, I was the youngest person in a room. I graduated high school and went to college at 17, got married…
read moreUnderstanding the Communion of Saints as a Convert
As a child, glass shelves in my bedroom held an array of music boxes. A favorite was an insect band with painted wooden bodies and…
read moreWhy Do We Need the Intercession of Saints?
If God is all-knowing, then why do we pray for the intercessions of saints? A man asks why we need the saints to intervene, and the impact that intercession can have on our prayer lives. Father Dave shares different resources on why Catholics believe that the intercession of saints is a powerful exercise in our faith life. (Original Air 08-24-17)
read moreThe Importance of Tending to the Graves — and Souls — of Our Beloved Dead
I tried to think deep and sacred thoughts during Adoration after the Holy Thursday Mass this past Triduum, but my mind kept wandering. Still, I…
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