Turibius Alfonso was serving as a Grand Inquisitor in Spain when King Philip II commanded that he be consecrated as a missionary archbishop.

The final theme of Catholic Social Teaching that we will examine in this series is care for creation.

Insights from the Stations

Many people call themselves Catholic, but today there are many different understandings of what that means.

There is a difference between “regret” and “repentance.” It is good to have both, but we need at least one of these.

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In seeking God’s will—whether in vocation or daily life—we often long for clearer signs, even when his presence feels quiet or hidden.

I serve at my parish all of the time. Whenever my pastor (or really anyone) asks me to help, I usually say yes.

Patroness of Hawaii

St. John Paul II described the common good as both the good of the whole of humanity and each individual.

Let’s glean some wisdom from our heavenly friends in order to take that first step in deepening our relationship with God.

Growing up in a family with two kids, I was both delighted and challenged by my wife’s 10 siblings.

It is in embracing Christ’s humility that we will find the peace God alone can offer.

Christmas carols and hymns are everywhere!

This is a story of a star whose bright light shone in the night sky for all the world to see.

Archbishop and martyr

Let us consider the Catholic Social Teaching themes of the dignity of work and the rights of workers.

If we understood one thing clearly, I believe that it would change everything about how we approach the Mass.

The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, better known as the Christmas Proclamation, is a verifiable trip through time.

Even though I didn’t harbor a single doubt or speck of concern regarding our newly formed marriage, I still needed to say “yes” again.

If you have ever prayed for the souls in purgatory, you very well may have said St. Gertrude’s Prayer for them.

Q: I get that purgatory exists. But why?

Other than Jesus, there’s one figure we hear about more than any other during the season of Advent: John the Baptist. Here are four ways St. John the Baptist helps us prepare for Christ’s coming: