July brings reminders of freedom and independence, yet the Christian mission proclaims a deeper kind of freedom: freedom in Christ. “For freedom…
St. Kateri Tekakwitha (1656–1680), the “Lily of the Mohawks,” was the first Native American saint. Converted to Christianity at great personal…
Every year the 4th of July is a special holiday in Philadelphia. The city takes a lot of pride in the fact that Thomas Jefferson and other…
Lord God, as St. Junípero Serra carried Your Gospel
Joy is not something to find; it is what you are when all seeking stops.
Gracious Father, as this month draws to a close,
I write in memory of a student, Bart (not his real name), who suffered from epilepsy and struggled to speak. He wore a bib because of excessive…
Lord God, through Saints Peter and Paul You strengthened the Church’s foundations
Immaculate Heart of Mary, gentle Mother full of grace,
Sacred Heart of Jesus, overflowing with love and compassion,
