Pope Leo’s Prayer Intention for April
Pope Leo XIV has asked that we pray for priests in crisis during the month of April, 2026. As we celebrate the “birthday” of the priesthood this month (on Holy Thursday), Pope Leo has asked us to pause and to...
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Three Pillars and Two Sisters: Living a Balanced Faith
In the Gospel of Luke, today’s story of Martha and Mary is bracketed by the parable of the Good Samaritan that we heard last week and the beginning of chapter 11 that we’ll hear next week, which opens with the...
Descending to the Lowest Place
Reflection on Holy Thursday What is so important about Holy Thursday night is the explicit connection between the institution of the Eucharist and a life of service, that is, the link between the sacrament and works of mercy, works of...
Marge
This past June 20th marked my 42nd consecutive year working with homeless and at-risk teenagers and young adults. This is not what I ever thought I would be doing with my life. I was a finance major in college. I...
Humble Service: The Antidote to Spiritual Worldliness and Clericalism
A reflection on the scripture readings of November 5, 2023, the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. The audio, when available, will be posted here. It is not the easiest of times to be a Catholic priest. On the one hand,...
WYD 2023: Meet the Volunteers!
LISBON, Portugal — On July 31, 2023, seven volunteers from all around the world were invited to a press conference, to give a brief testimony about WYD and its meaning for them. Micael De Almeida is a missionary and physiotherapist from...
“Who do I ask?” Transportation to Mass is an unrealized need
Finding a ride to Mass can be a struggle for a Catholic person with disabilities. We are told all the time by those around us that we should make every effort to attend Mass—only to find that our options are...
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