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Saint Valentine’s Day did not begin as a Hallmark card with flowers, chocolates, long-stemmed roses, conversation hearts, and romantic...

Today’s New Testament readings are quite familiar to us; the second reading from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians is the classic...

Today’s first reading includes one of my longtime favorite words in the English language: delight! For me, delight tastes like a juicy...

Happy New Year to all! I hope that your Christmas, and New Year Holiday has been one of relaxation, joy, peace, hope and filled with...

Today, we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. The Magi follow the star and offer their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Mary,...

“Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” As I read these words at this moment...

I cannot help but think about everyone else who was there for Jesus’ birth. We know there was quite a crowd, after all the inn was...

When my sister and I were toddlers, we would play “Friend Mommies.” Friend Mommies would involve us pushing our baby doll strollers...

I live in Chicago, where it gets dark awfully early this time of year. My daughter likes to remind me how much she doesn’t like the dark....

As we reflect and remember the Feast Day of St. Lucy, I had to go back and do some research. I have always thought of St. Lucy because...

I’m writing this reflection after a recent conversation with my brother who’s left the Catholic Church. Hearing more about his personal...

Happy 2nd Sunday of Advent! I find the scriptures in today’s readings to be incredibly dynamic as they powerfully reflect our own...

By Alayna Carlock and Julia Morrow I was introduced to St. Oscar Romero years ago through the homily  that he delivered on Christmas Eve...

As some may be recovering from turkey or football, or perhaps getting up too early (in my opinion at least!) to venture to the stores, we...

My spouse and I chose hospitality as a virtue we wanted present in our marriage, family and community. This has looked like a lot of...

Type into Google “patron saint of feminists” and you will find that there is no such title. There are suggestions such as Sts. Brigid,...

We are offering something new this Advent. We have daily Advent reflections by your favorite authors and some new contributors that will...

Here we are, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, surrounded by the chaos of this particular post-election season. Perhaps you find yourself...

Have you ever lost patience in waiting for something? A bride waiting for her wedding day, a new mom waiting to give birth to her child,...

As I write this, we are a few days away from the election, and I pray that the next President of the United States will govern with...