Reading this on the computer? On the iPhone? You only sat down for a moment, but someone already Tweeted you. Now, a FaceBook friend request – accept or decline? But here’s a blog post from some seminarian in Rome. Sounds … Keep reading

Lent is a time for reflection. It involves prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Some of these practices do not always feel like they have the same level of meaning that one hopes for. One still participates with the same intentions, because … Keep reading

This is the one I’ve been dying to share with you. Christopher West has been criticized for emphasizing the marriage part of Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, but he really does glorify the beauty and importance of … Keep reading

It’s Ash Wednesday and I’m hungry.  In fact, I’ve been hungry ever since last week when I realized that for the first time in five years I would not be expecting or nursing a baby on Ash Wednesday and therefore … Keep reading

Moms who love God and Moms inspiring other Moms… that’s what CatholicMom.com is all about.  It is also part of the wisdom and mission behind the Among Women podcast. Over the last three years, several writers from Catholic Mom have … Keep reading

Scripture: Lectionary for Ash Wed. #220. Feb.22. Joel 2:12-18. Psalm 51: 3-4.5-6,12-13.14.17.  II Corinthians 5:20-6:2. Matthew 6:1-6,16-18: Wednesday’s Readings Each year we hear or read the same Lenten readings. They are part of the long tradition of the Church to keep … Keep reading

On this week’s episode of The Gist, Danielle, Rachel and Carolee have a great a dicsussion on teens and the faith with guest Liz Abramo. Check out The Gist every Wednesday morning for a new show at 10:30 with rebroadcasts … Keep reading

As we prepare to embark upon the journey of Lent and with the dirt of the Holy Land still on the souls of my favorite sneakers, I am pondering now more than ever the amazing role of the Blessed Virgin … Keep reading

How past compromises in consciences and atrocities against the dignity of human sexuality and the sanctity of life led to the current US contraceptive mandate. A loud outcry amongst faithful Catholics, Christians, Jews and those of various beliefs has been … Keep reading

Gently making its way toward the front of the room, this parade of humanity. These souls, the timelines of their lives overlapping. Personal histories, oftentimes enveloping, criss crossing. Chatting amongst themselves. At times, reaching out to embrace someone who hasn’t … Keep reading