September 1 is the feast of St. Teresa Margaret Redi of the Sacred Heart. What can this little-known saint teach us about the importance of preparing for Holy Communion?

St. Bernard of Clairvaux, whose feast is celebrated every August, offers great wisdom about growing in the love of God. What are the four "degrees" of loving God, and what can we learn from them?

A story from the life of St. Therese teaches us the power of prayer for the conversion of others.

More than once, I've heard well-intentioned Christians imply or say that we shouldn't ask God for too much in prayer, but what does the Bible say? Scripture offers practical advice on asking the Lord for the things that we need.

Imagine for a moment that you suddenly discovered a copy of a prayer book that was used daily by Jesus, Mary, and most of the saints throughout history. As it turns out, we do have such a prayer book: The 150 Psalms of the Bible have been prayed day in and day out by devout Jews for centuries, and they certainly would have been prayed by Jesus himself.

Pope Francis recently told the U.S. bishops, "I believe that we have lost the sense of adoration in our day." What is a "sense of adoration," and how can we recover it?

Among Catholics, the month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In our secular society, June is instead celebrated as “Pride Month.” So, what does the Lord want us to do during this month of June? Here are some reflections on a controversial topic.

Have you ever been to a Mass where the music, homily, architecture, or congregation left a bit to be desired? This article discusses how every celebration of the Eucharist contains an objective beauty that transcends mere aesthetics.

As we approach the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord into heaven, I’ve been thinking about what Scripture has to say about heaven. We’ll never be able to quite grasp the mystery of eternal happiness during this earthly life, but the Bible does offer a simple image that provides some insight: music.

What does Jesus mean when he says, "No one comes to the Father except through me"? What does the Catholic Church have to say about who will be saved? Here are five things that every Catholic should know.

When I’m driving or working in the yard, I often enjoy listening to podcasts and audiobooks. Because I’ve found podcasts to be a very helpful way to stay informed and motivated in my faith, I thought I’d share five Catholic podcasts that you might enjoy adding to your own listening queue.

Why are Catholics required to attend Mass and avoid unnecessary work on Sunday? A parable of seven coins sheds some light on this important question.

Are you struggling to find joy in your daily life? Discover how the Resurrection of Jesus Christ offers a reason to rejoice every single day, even in the midst of difficulty and hardship. Could this one simple verse from Psalm 118 change the way you approach each day?

How can we "feast" at Easter without eating our own weight in chocolate bunnies? This article helps to find the fine line between gluttony and grateful enjoyment.

Have you seen the old gameshow "To Tell the Truth"? Three contestants would claim to be the same person, and a panel of judges had to figure out who was being honest. Today, at least three interpretations of the Catholic faith are vying to be believed, each claiming to be the real one. "Will the real Catholicism please stand up?"

When you think of Jesus, what images come to mind? A divine therapist, who has come to respond to our emotional needs? A savior, who wants to offer a ticket to heaven to as many people as possible? The words of Jesus to the woman at the well provide some helpful insights.

Over the past couple of weekends, you may have noticed something new in our Church: The Parish Pastoral Council, with the blessing of Fr. David, has installed beautiful blue kneeling pads along the altar rail for the use of those who wish to kneel when receiving Holy Communion.

Lent is here! When do Catholics have to fast, and when do they have to abstain from meat? What are the actual rules?

Most people, I suspect, would choose the springtime flowers of Easter over the “desert” of Lent. Why do we give up things, abstain from meat on Friday, and fast during Lent?

Have you ever wondered what Catholics actually believe about witchcraft and related practices? Here's a Catholic perspective on the local legend of Moll Dyer.