Always By Our Side: Celebrating the Holy Name of Mary
My wife often mentions that our sons are always on her mind. Whether they are taking a nap or with a sitter while we are…
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What Is the Ascension?
The Ascension refers to the day celebrated 40 days after Easter when Catholics celebrate the fact that Jesus returns to God after being with his…
Getting by with Help from a Little Flower
In a time where instant gratification is the rule of the day, do we allow ourselves the opportunity to wait for an answer to a…
You Don’t Know Jack… about Valentine’s Day
February 14th — Why is it known as Valentine’s Day? Why do those in love send each other valentines? And what feast does the Catholic…
Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
It’s March. The air is getting slightly less frigid, the wind is blowing, the snow is (God willing) starting to melt. This can only mean…
I Heart iPhone
June 29th marks the feast day dedicated to the founders of the church of Rome: Saints Peter and Paul. The observance is an ancient one,…
Old Tricks, New Treats
Ever wonder where Halloween traditions came from? Are they evil? Pagan? Holy? Fire FestivalsThe ancient Celts celebrated seasonal feasts to honor the gods of nature.…
