In his Rule, St. Benedict remarks that a monastery is never without guests. Though he wrote this line 1,500 years ago, the monastery remains alluring even for modern visitors. The monks leave the normal course of the world behind to seek first the Kingdom of God. But the world has a way of coming to...

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It wasn’t just his drinking that he fought against, but all his vices. Alcohol had made him give in to his temper; in sobriety, Talbot cultivated a spirit of meekness and gentleness. Alcohol had made him selfish; in sobriety, Talbot gave away all his money except what little he needed to...

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A Special Reminder: August 15th is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) The Catholic Church has such a rich history, and Holy Days of Obligation represent but a small part of the Church’s story. However, what they celebrate shines a light on the most beautiful ...

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The casket is incensed during the Final Commendation of the funeral rite, offering the soul of the deceased to God before processing to the place of burial. Unfortunately, too many of our children and grandchildren have left the Catholic faith. The pressures of this modern world on our young peop...

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“Without The Rosary Team volunteers here, there would be no prayers at all.” Together, the Knights of Columbus and the Rosary Team are bringing the Rosary and hope into nursing homes across the state. According to the most recent national nursing home survey (NNHS, 2004), roughly 7...

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The word “conclave,” meaning “with key,” points to the gathering of cardinals who eventually needed to be locked up together to reach a timely decision. With an international body of electors, political factors inevitably made their presence felt. In fact, for centuries, the ...

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So, what could baptism prep look like? It could look like mentorship, discipleship and community. Perhaps well-formed couples with kids could meet with families coming for Baptism prep at a time that works for them both, addressing not only the status of the godparents’ standing in the Chur...

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Lent invites us to engage the works of the Father with renewed vigor. Just as Jesus did all things for the Father, so prayer must come first, reorienting our lives and all our actions to God. A dedicated time of prayer each day enables all our actions to become works done on behalf of the Father to ...

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Why is Mary called Our Lady of Sorrows? We celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15th. It commemorates the profound union of heart that existed between the Mother of the Redeemer and the Savior, through which she experienced many interior sorrows as a consequence of His Mission,...

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The 13th Presentation Respect Life 5K Run/Walk for Life Saturday July 20th, 2024 Race Start: 8:00 am For Registration and Donation Info: www.raceentry.com/respect-life-5k/race-information or www.facebook.com/5KRespectLifeRunWalk Individual Entry - $35 Team Entry -...

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