ST. CHRISTINA was the daughter of a rich and powerful magistrate named Urbain. Her father, who was deep in the…
Yearly Archives: 2015
St. Sharbel Makhluf (1828-1898). Ordained in Lebanon in 1862, he lived as a hermit from 1875 until his death. His…
Morning Sigh A sigh of longing A sigh of love A sigh bidding to my side The Lord above. Breathe…
I have a confession to make: Even though I know that at my age (54), I’m likely on the downhill…
ST. APOLLINARIS was the first Bishop of Ravenna; he sat twenty years, and was crowned with martyrdom in the reign…
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Mass Readings: 1st Reading 2 Kings 4:42-44 2nd Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 Responsorial:…
By Oliver Maksan HOMS, Syria—Bright colors set off the sullen grey of destruction: children and young people have painted one…
Of the earlier life of Mary Magdalen we know only that she was “a woman who was a sinner.” From…
Parishioners at North American Martyrs Parish in Seattle have friends in high places—in more than one sense. To be sure,…
The latest undercover video of a Planned Parenthood employee, done by David Daleiden, project lead at the newly public Center…