A prelate gave a homily some weeks ago about widespread corruption in the government. His homily irritated some of his audience who took to social media to remind him that the Catholic Church too had its own issues of rampant corruption among her clergy. One commentator even cited the ongoing fraud, corruption, and coverup in ... Read more

In the Church’s extensive offering of private devotions, none claims more miraculous events or has amassed a more devoted following than the Holy Rosary. From healings to conversions to deliverance from addiction, there is a good reason that saints, popes, and laity all turn to and recommend the Rosary for spiritual struggles and challenging times. ... Read more

His name was Matias, meaning “gift of God” or “gift of the Lord.” He was 17 years old. At 7:20pm on Monday, October 7, 2024—the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary—Matias intentionally stepped into the path of a fast-moving MBTA commuter train passing through the town of Ipswich, MA. He was struck and died ... Read more

Who has time for all of life’s duties amidst the distractions? How is one to grow in faith when so little free time exists? Even devout Catholics can be overwhelmed by home and work responsibilities, weighed down by economic, social, and political concerns. Unlimited personal access to media equates to unlimited media access to persons. ... Read more

In today’s “digital-globalized world,” certainty on any subject is increasingly expected. Any doubts one may have are supposedly eradicated just by “googling” or tuning in to your favorite news program or podcast. Unfortunately, today’s media and informational broadcasting can better be described as narrow-casting, given that the presenters’ biases and viewpoints are usually given as ... Read more

The Virgin Mary, Mother of God, is present in time and place. She is now, in this moment, interceding for us with her Son. She is also, in this very moment, enacting the will of God as an instrument of Providence—or better—as the Mother of Providence. Mary has acted throughout history, and will continue to, ... Read more

A lawyer’s start Years ago, I almost died from cancer and a massive, nearly-simultaneous heart attack. As I recovered, I had one nagging “bucket list” thought: I had never actually read the books I was named after. So I ordered a box of Bibles—plural, since there are so many different ones—and began reading. One question ... Read more

Much like St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Francis of Assisi lived a life of worldliness and frivolity before his conversion. Although he was not seriously wounded in battle as was Ignatius, Francis became critically ill following his release as a prisoner of war, and both men, during their recuperation, became profoundly aware of the wanton, ... Read more

This Sunday, the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith.  More faith sounds like a reasonable request.  Jesus doesn’t think so.  Why? Gospel (Read Lk. 17:5-10) What prompted the apostles to ask Jesus to increase their faith in this reading?  In the verses preceding ours, Jesus had been talking about forgiveness:  “Take heed to yourselves, ... Read more

Overview 14-year-old Jose Sanchez del Rio was one of the heroes of the Cristeros War in Mexico. His faith and courage inspired the persecuted Christians to fight against the oppressive government military…and now he is a saint. In this episode, Avery Lane tells the incredible story of “Joselito” to the Joes.