Spirituality

We’re all here to learn how to love. Life is a school of love. The things that happen to you in life are meant to help you learn how to love. The people who cross your path in life are meant to help you learn how to love, and you’re meant to help them learn how to love, too. We’re all on a journey b...

The Servant and the Ladder Consider the old moral case condemned by Blessed Innocent XI (1676–1689). A servant helps his master climb through a window to commit a grave sexual crime, perhaps by holding the ladder, opening the door, or otherwise assisting him. Could the servant excuse himself by sayi...

I sat next to my teenage daughter on a rainy afternoon in the Chick-fil-a drive-through, talking to her about the struggle and need to conform our will to God’s. I started with the theological explanations in a general way and then applied them to our own lives. Words then came out of my mouth that...

Amid a world ripe with uncertainty, fear, and sorrow, the Catholic Church stands as a loving and consoling mother, guiding her children toward the eternal embrace of Jesus Christ in heaven. The Catholic Church describes herself as a she. She is not merely an institution or an assembly of believers—s...

This Sunday’s readings deepen our understanding of the mystery of Easter:  Christ rose from the dead to live His life again in us. Gospel (Read Jn. 14:15-21) Here we continue in Jesus’ Last Supper Discourse with the Twelve.  He is speaking forthrightly to His friends about an imminent change in thei...

After living in sexual sin most of my adolescent and adult life, everything changed with a visit to an Adoration Chapel. My past suddenly felt foreign, my desires shifted, and God gave me new strength. Learning the fruits of the Sorrowful Mysteries became the foundation of my new path. Meditating on...

When I was a teenager, my mom received a thyroid cancer diagnosis. This moment was particularly difficult for her because, when she was 15, cancer had claimed the life of her own mother. She told me later that getting cancer when my sister and I were kids was her worst nightmare. Originally from Cub...

The Divine Office is the official prayer of the Catholic Church. Learn how laypeople can participate in this ancient practice.

The Rosary is one of the most beloved Catholic prayers. This guide walks you through each mystery and how to meditate on Christ's life.

Eucharistic Adoration is experiencing a remarkable renewal across the world. Discover the theology and practice of this powerful devotion.

Trace the evolution of political discourse through the ages, examining how communication styles, rhetoric, and public engagement have shaped the political narrative.

Delve into the dynamics of identity politics, exploring how social identities shape political narratives, policies, and the overall political landscape.