Imagine the thrill and wonder in the hearts of children as they witness the divine power of Jesus — in the astonished leper, his rags
What You Should Know About Prayer As we begin our journey through the prayer lives of the earliest Christians, it’s important to understand a few
Story of the (Sacred) Heart There are many experiences in life that can touch our hearts; some touch us so deeply that we remember them
The Pilgrim Church and Holiness The concept of the Church as viator or pilgrim has caused much difficulty in the post-Vatican II Church. This is
I absolutely love the Catholic Church. There is nothing that gives me such stalwart confidence and hope for my salvation. In response to this love,
Some of us turn to pleasure for happiness. And marketers definitely encourage us to do so because they can sell us momentary pleasures. There are lots
Fr. Paul Mankowski, S.J., is not a common Catholic household name like Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Fr. Mike Schmitz, or Fr. James Martin, S.J. He would
There is a popular image of Fr. Solanus standing near a grotto of Mary, with book in hand, praying. According to a caption I came
When we consider how important prayer is for the life of the Church, it is very surprising just how little the Church fathers and mothers
God gives us the gifts of faith, hope, and love in Baptism. To be rooted in faith and hope and to live out love, we
