When we engage the topic of suffering we enter upon sacred ground. As we learn to take responsibility for our lives, loving God and our...

When I was one month old, I received the gift of faith. And it truly was a gift. At my parents’ request, I was Baptized and by the...

In 1906, the University of Notre Dame, my alma mater, dedicated a new dormitory called Carroll Hall. Charles Carroll of Carrollton, its...

I am writing to you from Custer, SD. This week I am on vacation and sending thoughts along the way. We are just winding up a Charron...

You have saved your vacation days; the children are out of school for the summer. Time to plan a family getaway. Our world offers a vast...

In God’s plan of salvation, the mystery of the coming of Jesus in the Incarnation marks the beginning of the fullness of time. In this...

There’s a piece of advice in St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life that reminds me of my grandfather’s old Timex with its...

In the plan of salvation, the mystery of the coming of Jesus in the flesh marks the beginning of the fullness of time. Our humanity in...

During this brief period before Lent begins, our Gospel readings relate that Jesus chooses his Apostles, beginning his work of curing the...

Christmas is here. Preparations are done, the tree is lit, and now it is time to pause and wonder. How may this Christmas be...

Throughout the Synodal process, we heard of the concerns for the well-being and healthy growth of our parish communities. This leads us...

Our motherhouse is located on a large property in a tiny village in rural France. With its old stone buildings, expansive pastures,...

The First of Five Diocesan Synodal Goals Leading to Our Eucharistic Revival: Over the course of the past year, we have seen the Holy...

Faith comes first. From early childhood I learned the habit of solving problems by thinking them through to their logical conclusion....

Now well into summer, we prepare to celebrate another Fourth of July. As we approach Independence Day, we are concerned about many...

The new year is underway, and our world prepares for what comes next. We are reading, maybe at home, away from home, busy, concerned,...