
A Teenage Rebel WITH a Cause
Teenagers have long identified with rebellious characters. Who could forget the iconic question from On the Waterfront: “Johnny what are...
"Some of my best men are women": The Awesome Founding Women of the Salvation Army
The Incredible Booth Women: Catherine, Florence and Evangeline (l-r) “Some of my best men are women.” That's what William Booth, founder...
"Long Live Christ the King!": the Battle Cry of Blessed Father Miguel Pro
Miguel pro was born to a prosperous and devout Catholic family in Mexico on January 13, 1891. He faced several health challenges during...
Won't You Be Mr. Rogers' (Heavenly) Neighbor?
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a terrific movie. But it’s actually not about Mr. Rogers. It’s about us. In the movie, “us” is...
When the Nun Silenced the Shock Jock
As Christians, we are living in a time when our faith seems to be under constant assault. As individuals we have all endured encounters...
The Mayflower Compact: "For the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith"
On November 21, 1620, the passengers aboard the Mayflower anxiously wondered what awaited them in the New World they had crossed an ocean...
"Woman Who Prays Always": The Eventful Life of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne
“Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Give ear,...
Ma Fuller: "She has not hidden her talent in a napkin"
"Therefore said He unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he...
The Peace of a Clean Conscience: The Accusation and Vindication of a Godly Woman
…”keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.”...
Happy Blamesgiving! The Atheist Festivus
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. The LORD looks down...
Francis Thompson and the Hound of Heaven
"Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the...
Progress of a Pilgrim
"In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the...
The Marine and St. Michael
"Michael, the chief of the angels, is the protector of your people, and he will come at a time of terrible suffering, the worst in all of...
"I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward."
"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who...
Faith That Stands Strong
"Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong" I Corinthians 16:13 Today we remember Saint Theodore Tyro whose feast day...
Indifference
"But when the Son of Man returns, how many will He find on the earth who have faith?" (Luke 18:8b NLT) Today we share the...
The Man of All Seasons
"Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction."...
Being In - But Not Of
“I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not...
Woven Into a Tapestry of Love
In Colossians 2:2-3a Paul shares his prayer for the Christian Church both in his day and the days to come: "I want you woven into a...



















