In 1925, the New York World publication celebrated the birthday of Abraham Lincoln with a cartoon that has become something of a classic. Two Kentucky
In our last post, we looked at the busy-ness and practical tips for the Advent season. Today, we’ll examine the roots of Advent sadness, how
Christians have the duty to rejoice, to express their joy to the world. Great thinkers like St. Augustine explain to us that joy is love
In our previous post, we looked at why God invented the liturgical seasons and adjusting attitudes as well as making practical adjustments. Today we will
The Three Advents of Ascent As I sit here writing this I just returned from giving a retreat to a group of Directors of Religious
Finding Truth in “It’s a Wonderful Life” (Part I of II) Life, As I Find It In 1945, Academy Award-winning director Frank Capra returned to
Dear Father John, I am looking forward to Advent and Christmas this year with a little bit of enthusiasm and a lot of anxiety. I
Dear Father John, Advent is coming! Even from a distance I feel my shoulders tightening up from the stress of all the noise of the
Today, November 1st, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints. Who are these “Icons of Human Love,” as Father Thomas Dubay, S.M. called
Solemnity of Pentecost Come Holy Spirit! Prayer to the Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the
