The recent season of Easter gave us a new hope – Jesus had conquered death and with that, gave us a new life, new meaning, new purpose. This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Ascension of the Lord, which…
“Why is Mass always the same?” “It’s sooo boring!” “I don’t get anything out of it.” “What is it even about?” “Can’t I just pray on my own?” Do these comments sound familiar? If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard…
The month of May brings forth green grass, beautiful spring flowers, birds quietly building their nests, and gentle rains to liven up the fields and freshen the earth. It is a time of renewal, new life and hope for the…
Motherhood is one of God’s greatest gifts – for both the mother and the child. That it is a gift for the child is obvious. The child would have no life without its mother and would also lack the physical…
By Anne Louise Mahoney, Managing Editor Like many boys of his generation, my dad was given the first name “Joseph,” but was called by his second name. He wasn’t a carpenter, but his father was – I have always smiled…