A blog post addressing the oft-quoted statement from St. John's Gospel about the ongoing presence of the poor in our midst. This quote is often used by defenders of the status quo to imply that nothing more needs to be…
Celebrating Feasts with Food – St. Catherine of Alexandria
A blog post telling a few things about the life of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Includes a recipe for Catherine Cakes, a traditional food used in celebrating this feast. Easy to make with children and enjoy with neighbors! Find it.…
Wise or Foolish – Time Moves On and Our Response is Required.
A blog post for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A. Includes a homily by Fr. Ron Shirley. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
We Live Inside a Story, by Megan McKenna
We Live Inside a Story In the realm of the Spirit, and when dealing with our own souls and the souls of others, we are often at a loss for words. We have a sense, maybe even an image of…
This Will Be Remembered of Her: Stories of Women Reshaping the World, by Megan McKenna
After an unnamed woman anointed Jesus’ feet, he said, “Wherever the good news is preached in all the world, this will be remembered of her.” His words continue to ring true today about women of every culture and religious tradition.…
Give Us This Day: Daily Prayer for Today’s Catholic
A new, personal prayer periodical from Liturgical Press – a trusted publisher of liturgy, Scripture, and spirituality founded by the Benedictines of Saint John’s Abbey in 1926. Deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition, Give Us This DayTM is about prayer-praying…