I’ve always been intrigued by missionaries, even as I have always known that heading off to a foreign land to spread the gospel was not part of my calling. More »

Times of grief and distress tear at our souls and our lives. Author Wayne Simisc shares a couple prayers along with scripture, hymns and thoughts for reflection asking God to carry us in these times. More »

All Saints Day is a perfect time to celebrate the heroic and inspiring lives of the many great saints of the church and to help your family to know and love them. Here are a few family activities that work well: More »

As Christians we are all trying to do our best to love God and neighbor. But let’s not kid ourselves—it’s getting more and more difficult to hold onto our faith. More »

I have recalled several times the need for every Christian, in the midst of the many occupations that fill our days, to find time for God and for prayer. More »

The young Jesuit lay prostrate before the Blessed Sacrament in the mission chapel in New France. As he begged God for the privilege of suffering for the sake of those he sought to bring to Christ, he heard as clear and resonant as speech the following words: “Your prayer has been heard. Be it done to you as you have asked. Be comforted, be of strong heart.” More »

We like to place people in categories, don’t we? Is this person a thinker or a doer? A dreamer or a realist? Friendly or reserved? More »

St. Monica (331–387) was the long-suffering mother of St. Augustine (354–380). In her youth, she was in danger of becoming a “wine bibber,” but a stinging rebuke from a maid who found her secretly sipping wine in the wine cellar caused her to stop. More »