“It is the divine name that alone brings salvation” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 432). The month of January is dedicated to the holy name of Jesus. The Church […]
The Magi and me: Bringing gifts to Jesus
When I was young, my family had a Nativity set that I loved. As a little girl, the first thing I would do when setting up the crèche was to […]
Why did God become human?
We know that “Jesus is the reason for the season.” It’s true, and, perhaps just as importantly, it rhymes. But how often do we think about what Jesus’ birth means […]
7 ways to say ‘thanks’ to God
Most of us were toddlers when we learned to say “please” and “thank you.” We were a little older when we fell into the habit of asking, begging, nagging, whining, […]
Bless us, O Lord!
“Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive …” Why do we pray over our meals? Because we, as a community of believers, learned […]