Nov
11
2020
Worried About Saving Your Own Skin? There's No Blocking This Son!
By mmassery
Because our columnist Marc Massery is not shellfish, he's sharing this pearl of wisdom.
Articles
Nov
10
2020
Why Do We Light Candles?
By ofarley
The Catholic custom of lighting candles has its roots in early Christian times, emerging from the Church teaching that Christ is the Light of the World (see Jn 8:12).
“A votive candle really represents our prayer before God,” says Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers. “We join our prayers to the light of Christ, allowing that light to burn on and on in our souls, even when we cannot be in a shrine physically. Christ is the Light of the World, and when we see the light of the candles, we are reminded of that hope.”
Nov
10
2020
Look What We Found in Our Archives
By ofarley
So what’s going on here? Catholic history in the making.
Nov
09
2020
'We Will Never Forget,' Remember?
By ofarley
By a Marian Father of the Immaculate Conception
One of the most poignant memories I have as a retired 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division combat chaplain is when I gave what’s known as the “final brief” to our soldiers getting ready to board the plane for combat in Afghanistan.
Nov
08
2020
Meet Some Shrine Pilgrims
By ofarley
Every day, people from around the globe come to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy — people like Kathleen, Chelby, and Maria, from Venezuela.
Nov
08
2020
Like Family
By ofarley
Thankfully for us who live in these parts, the Lord has seen to it that this rural corner of Massachusetts contains two holy outposts of Christian renewal, where the mystical life can be lived, precisely for the world’s redemption.
Nov
05
2020
Why Pray for the Holy Souls?
By mmassery
The Holy Souls need our help. One day, they may help you.
Nov
05
2020
Hello, Neighbor!
By ofarley
In the time of pandemic, Fr. Andy presses "Record" and gets to work.
Nov
04
2020
After the Election
By ofarley
In a year like no other, we’ve endured an election season and an election like no other. Now here's what we have to do.
Nov
02
2020
Meet Carson Kissell
By ofarley
Here's an amazing young man who knows the meaning of suffering.
Oct
29
2020
Death, 'Our Coronation'
By ofarley
Death might not be foremost on our minds; however, death is an important and even holy part of our life — no matter how contradictory that might sound.
Oct
29
2020
Remember, Remember the Dead in November
By Chris Sparks
The Church dedicates November to prayer and works of mercy for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. This year, the Holy See has made that easier than ever.