How does the death of Jesus really save us? I'd like to focus on one key aspect: Jesus' trusting surrender to God's mysterious will makes up for our mistrust.

One of the most valuable lessons that I've learned from the writings of saints and holy people is to live in the present moment, rather than dwelling on the past or the future. Reflecting on the past and planning for the future both have their benefits, but they can also be an obstacle to holiness.

Bet you didn't expect that title, did you? Isn't "love" always a good thing? Christian morality is in large part about learning to love the right things in the right way.

If we're supposed to be praying all of the time, how are we supposed to live our ordinary lives? Are Christians only supposed to do religious things? How can we be holy in the midst of our responsibilities?

Jesus challenges us in the Sermon on the Mount, “So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). What does this mean, exactly, and how is this different from an unhealthy “perfectionism”?

God can accomplish whatever he wants without our prayers, so why does he insist on waiting for us to ask him in prayer? Lent is the perfect time to learn about the importance of intercession.

Have you ever had the opportunity to see the night sky without any artificial light? Lent challenges us to set aside the things of earth in order to more clearly see the things of heaven.

What is “charity”, and why do we need it for eternal life? Charity is loving God above all things and loving our neighbor out of love for God.

What is “hope”, and why do we need it for eternal life? Hope anchors our souls to heaven and allows us to weather the storms of human life.

What is “faith”, and why do we need it for eternal life? Faith allows us to see the world in the light of the truth that Jesus Christ has revealed.

What do you and I need in order to go to heaven? The simplest, one-word answer would be "Jesus," but Catholic teaching highlights three virtues that unite us to Jesus and prepare our hearts for eternal life.

This Friday, January 21, 2022, tens of thousands of Americans from across the country - including many of our own parishioners - will gather in the nation's capital for the 49th annual March for Life. You don't have to be religious to acknowledge the dignity of the human person and the right to life.

Some wisdom from Deacon Thomas Spalding, March 13, 1926 - December 31, 2021

This year I've heard more people than usual expressing the difficulty of finding joy as we approach Christmas. How can we open ourselves up to the true joy that Christmas promises?

On December 8, the Catholic Church celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. What does this dogma mean, and what does it teach us about our own salvation?

The season of “Advent” is a time when the Church turns her attention to the coming of Christ. Most of us look forward to seeing Jesus in the manger, but do we also look forward to Jesus coming on the clouds of Heaven to judge the living and the dead?

This week's Thanksgiving holiday reminds us of the importance of gratitude. Why is it so important to thank God for his gifts to us?

The Solemnity of Christ the King challenges us to consider the battle between "the Gospel versus the anti-Gospel" that Pope St. John Paul II warned about just over forty-three years ago.

By its very nature, Christianity is incarnational, embodied. What risks do the Metaverse and virtual reality pose for a Catholic understanding of life?

Among Catholics, the month of November is traditionally dedicated to praying for our deceased loved ones. Why would we need to pray for the forgiveness of their sins and their entrance into Heaven?