A Meditation on the Immaculate Conception

During the season of Advent, we seek to welcome Jesus into our hearts as Mary and Joseph welcomed him into their home.

When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another family member.

Why is it so hard to pray every day?

Advent is upon us. It is a time of waiting, anticipating, remembering and hoping.

Try this traditional sweetbread in honor of the Baby Jesus.

When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another member of the family.

As the father of four young children, the Holy Spirit pricked my heart when the well-known and surprisingly profound “This Little Light of Mine” came blasting through the speaker.

A sweet reminder that it’s time to focus on the joy that should come from all the things we have been given.

How do we respond to God’s invitations, gifts and corrections?

In recent years, usually around the beginning of November, I’ve not...

As Christians, we’ve been given a sneak peek of where this most miraculous story leads. Reset your expectations this Advent and see what happens when you await the Lord with an open heart.

Kruidnoten are little bite-sized cookies made with cinnamon and other sweet spices.

This fall, my husband and I hosted our first-ever Oktoberfest gathering.

God, make my path lead straight to you

Just talk to God about the situation as you would to a good friend.

The Jesse tree gets its name from Jesse, the father of King David.

1st Sunday of Advent In this first week of Advent, let us focus on...

I can’t speak for everyone, but personally, I find that sharing the faith is not always easy.

This last year, we were blessed with a new addition to our family.

The call to forgiveness, to reconciliation, to peace. This is the m...

What if we use this Advent season to begin to practice what a life ...

In the past, Catholics have been encouraged to give the manger...

When I was a child, I was given one of those chocolate Advent calendars.

Christmas is great. Winter is not.