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When we think of mission fields, we might picture far-flung locations around the globe. But it turns out there are Catholic communities in our own home countries that are struggling to survive.  In the United States, for example, “home missions” are dioceses and parishes that cannot provide basic pastoral services without financial assistance. In most Read More…

Bringing help to our “home missions” here in the U.S.

While we know that God is holy, we often forget that God wants that holiness to rub off on us. God wants to invite us into his divine life, making us holy as he is holy. The Lord’s Prayer begins with a petition that reminds us of that simple fact. The Catechism of the Catholic Read More…

The Lord’s Prayer can help remind us of our call to holiness

Among the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, fortitude is one that provides for all Christians the strength to persevere in the faith, even during persecution. While the gifts of knowledge and wisdom help us know what we should do, the gift of fortitude strengthens our will so that we can actually accomplish what is Read More…

These Pentecost martyrs were strengthened by the Holy Spirit

It is said that Pope St. John XXIII would turn in at night saying, “It’s your Church, Lord, I’m going to bed.” That was how the Good Pope would deal with the stress of being shouldered with the concerns and worries of the huge, entire world.  As we celebrate Mary, Mother of the Church, and Read More…

It’s your domestic Church, Lord, I’m going to bed

Talitha Kum, an organization dedicated to combating human trafficking, is celebrating its 15th anniversary at its 2nd annual General Assembly. The event has gathered more than 200 delegates of Talitha Kum, who represent men and women religious, the laity, young people, and survivors of human trafficking.  Established in 2009 by the International Union of Superiors Read More…

Catholic group against human trafficking celebrates 15 years

After excerpts were broadcast about a month ago, CBS aired the full “60 Minutes” interview with Pope Francis on May 19, 204. The Pope’s interview with CBS was the first one-on-one of a pope with American TV. It was recorded on April 24, in light of the Pope’s creation of World Children’s Day, the first of Read More…

Pope speaks with “60 Minutes”

Of the many monastic orders born out of the devotion of different saints, the Carthusian order stands out for its dedication to contemplation, solitude and silence. Founded in 1084 by Bruno of Cologne, the order embraces the motto Stat crux dum volvitur orbis, Latin for “The Cross is steady while the world turns,” reflecting the Read More…

Journey to the only Carthusian monastery of the US

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