The Gospel call to pack lightly
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr, by Brigid McCabe
How do you know when your faith has gone stale?
When salt goes stale, we can taste it. Not so when we do the same.
Armenian-American Christians say proposed U.S. bill would reward Azerbaijan for ethnic cleansing
A new bill seeking to lift restrictions on Azerbaijan has provoked resistance from Armenian community.
A disciple’s vocation: Be salt and light!
February 8, 2026, The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The image of God as our heavenly Father allows us to consider the unfathomable possibility that a close relationship with God is not only possible but available and one permeated by love.
For 2026 Super Bowl, controversial ‘He Gets Us’ ad goes more personal, less political
Four years and more than $700 million after the launch of the ad campaign Americans remain just as polarized. That reality, along with pushback from evangelicals that the ad campaigns were too “woke,” has led the “He Gets Us” campaign to shift course.
I’m allergic to ‘self-care.’ But would Jesus be?
I am amazed by the amount of reflection that came from a simple question from my daughter: Why don’t I want to get a manicure?
Pope Leo XIV: Understanding Scripture’s divine Author—and human authors
In his General Audience message on Feb 4., Pope Leo XIV continued his catechesis on the documents of the Second Vatican council and reminded the faithful of the importance of “Dei Verbum.”
Pope Leo, Archbishop Coakley urge renewal of last US-Russia nuclear treaty
“The current situation requires that everything possible be done to avert a new arms race that would further threaten peace among nations,” Pope Leo said.
As Lent approaches, Catholics urged to leave ‘hesitation at the door’ and visit Holy Land
Franciscan Father Francesco Ielpo, custos of the Holy Land, urged pilgrims to return not only as an opportunity to be where Christ was, but also as a sign of solidarity with Christians in the area whose livelihoods depend on pilgrims.
Love your neighbor, especially at home
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Edward Desciak
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