The weeks leading up to December 25 are filled with lively anticipation and cheer amongst religious…
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St. Thomas Aquinas: Five Lessons for Sanctity
Since antiquity, Christianity has been criticized as being an oppressive set of rules that forces mankind…
Advent Mass Before Dawn: The Filipino Tradition of Simbang Gabi
In the Philippines and in Filipino communities around the world, the final days of Advent are…
Thomas Asks: Is the Contemplative Life Superior?
As you read this article, tens of thousands of women and men religious live enclosed behind…
The Immaculate Conception: Addressing Misconceptions
Many people, including Catholics, are confused about the Immaculate Conception. Some think that it refers to…
Houses of God, Gates of Heaven
Every winter we Catholics celebrate the birth of our Savior, every spring we celebrate his Resurrection,…
All Saints Day: More than Just November 1
“Praise God all you who serve him both great and small!” These are the words of…
Blessed Miguel Pro: Jesuit Martyr for Christ the King
On November 23, the Church celebrated the feast day of Blessed Miguel Pro, a Jesuit priest…
Catholic Funerals: Prayer for Living and Dead
“Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed, not ended.” This brief prayer from the funeral…
Catholics and the Drinking Culture
Strolling past dorms on a Saturday evening, one can witness students rushing from room to room…