The inspiration for a “Holy Hour,” one hour of prayer spent in the presence of the…
Author: Ramzi Bishtawi
Ramzi studied Computer Science and Neuroscience at Boston College and graduated in 2021. He dearly misses napping on the fifth floor of O’Neill and visiting St. Mary’s Chapel. You might now find him playing the pipe organ, exploring new restaurants, or taking outdoor strolls.
What’s up with Catholics and Meatless Fridays?
In a world focused on instant gratification and obsessed with constant comfort, the Catholic tradition of…
Sacred Music in the Western Tradition
While we may quibble over our favorite artist, genre or song, we all listen to music…
Hands of Prayer: Explaining the Priest’s Gestures
It is easy to overlook many of the priest’s gestures during the Holy Sacrifice of the…
A Closer Look at Mass Vestments
Many Catholics attend Mass without understanding the significance of what the priest wears. While this may…
Finding Friendship through Loss
This past November, I lost my dear grandmother. To understand the magnitude of this loss, one…
A Pocket Guide for Different Papal Documents
When the pope speaks, we listen. Anytime the Holy Father releases a document, it carries with…
A Different Perspective on Lent: Ramadan Similarities
For many Catholics, the approaching of Lent means discerning what pleasurable good they will be giving…