Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Liz Estler
January 13, 2019
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Why is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord so important? Find out when Liz Estler reflects on the Church’s celebration today.
Dedication of Saint John Lateran
Liz Estler
November 9, 2018
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Why is the feast of the dedication of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran so important to the Church and its Catholicity? Find out when Liz Estler presents an excerpt from a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem.
Feast of Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels
Liz Estler
September 29, 2018
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What do the names of the three archangels mean? Find out when St. Gregory the Great reflects on this wonderous feast day.
On the Birth of Mary – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dan Burke
September 8, 2018
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Why is it right to celebrate the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary? Find out when St. Andrew of Crete reflects on this feast of the Church today.
The Visitation: Mary Visits Elizabeth
Dan Burke
May 31, 2018
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St. Ambrose reflects on the Blessed Mother’s visit to her cousin St. Elizabeth, our meditation for the feast of The Visitation today.
Feast of the Chair of Peter, Apostle
Liz Estler
February 22, 2018
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Pope St. Leo the Great explains how the Church of Christ rises on the firm foundation of Saint Peter’s faith.
Conversion of Saint Paul
Liz Estler
January 25, 2018
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As we celebrate today’s feast, we need to be attentive to how St. Paul’s conversion and life are applicable to our own, from a homily by St. John Chrysostom.
The Precious and Life-Giving Cross of Christ
Dan Burke
September 14, 2017
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Why do we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross today? Saint Theodore the Studite reflects in his classic sermon “Oratio in adorationem crucis”.
News Anxiety
Dan Burke
August 25, 2017
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Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss what to do when the news media disturbs your peace and causes anxiety and preoccupation.
What Does it Mean to be In Choir?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 27, 2017
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Fr. John Bartunek explains how the term “choir” can be applied to various things in the Church — from clothing to physical structures, and even to special seating. Learn more about this term which spiritual authors sometimes refer to in their writings.