During the month of November, the Catholic Church asks the faithful to spend 30 days praying for the dead.More
Catholicism has always been an intellectual religion. More
A simple, sensible, and humane solution does exist: Provide a path to legalization and citizenship for those eligible for DACA, and at the same time enact meaningful measures to strengthen border security.More
Dorothy Day supposedly uttered that famous phrase, "Don't call me a saint. I don't want to be dismissed so easily."More
Liturgically, November is the month during which we are especially mindful of death — ours and that of the people who have gone before us. More
When and if you step into the world of parenting, no one hands you the playbook. More
Finally, the Supreme Court has given pro-life Americans what they were hoping for — a commitment to take a fresh look at the issue of abortion. More
Cardinal John Henry Newman, who recently was canonized by Pope Francis, was a contemporary of our foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan, and probably knew our early communities in England. More