Theology & Culture
St. Valentine and the Catholic origins of February 14
St. Valentine, patron saint of Terni, Italy
In the Italian city of Terni, Catholics look forward to February 14 as the feast d...
12 Ways to Honor the Holy Family this February
Did you know that in the Catholic Church, each of the 12 months of the year has a devotional theme?
For Catholics, February is...
Allow the Spirit to Give Witness
Liturgical seasons help us to become better Catholics through the ups and downs of life. Fr. Dave Pivonka plants the seed in ou...
Letting Other People into the Mess of Your Life
As I walked in, a buzz of activity enveloped me, and bits of conversation swirled. “It’s cold outside, you’re going to want you...
How to Start Somewhere (Because You Have to Start Somewhere)
If you've tried and tried but you keep falling down and you're tired of starting over... this video is for you. Fr. Mike lays o...
What This Jubilee Year 2025 Means for You
2025 is a Jubilee Year of Hope for the entire Catholic Church, and Fr. Mark-Mary has all of the answers to your questions abo...
3 Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions Inspired by St. John the Apostle
Above the altar of my hometown parish church, there is a beautiful stained-glass window depicting the Crucifixion. I couldn’t p...
What Are Indulgences?
What are indulgences? Let’s take a more common example to explain a larger theological point. Let’s say your daughter took your...
What People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupe
The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe was a miracle. The Castilian roses tha...