Benedict’s Inspiring Humility
Needless to say, we were all surprised by Pope Benedict’s announcement of his resignation. While certainly not unheard of and not impossible, the departure of Pope Benedict XVI from the […]
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St. Thomas Aquinas
As a young university student, I learned a prayer that continues to speak deeply to me to this day: “Grant, O Merciful God, That I may ardently desire, Truthfully acknowledge, […]
A Universal Church
When many of us hear the term ‘catholic,’ we often think of the Catholic Church. In fact, each Sunday you might recall that we say this word when we pray […]
Thomas Becket by John Guy
Immortalized by Jean Anouilh’s play, Thomas Becket remains one of the most well known English saints. The numerous retellings and productions of his story populate our imaginations with vivid scenes […]
Our Lady of Guadalupe: An Immigrant Church
Today Catholics across the Americas celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. While the day commemorates Saint Juan Diego’s vision of Mary in 1531, it also celebrates a deeper […]
Seeds of Faith 