At our wedding in 1964, Fr. John Hugo, the celebrant, read this instruction from the Rite of Christian Marriage to Mary Lou and me. Little did we realize it then, but this message set the stage for our life of serving each other, caring for our children, and reaching out to others.
When the Rite […]
“How blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of Heaven is theirs.”
— Matthew 5:3
“Be merry, really merry. The life of a true Christian should be a perpetual jubilee, a prelude to the festivals of eternity.”
— St. Théophane Vénard (1829–1861)
Bl. Pier-Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925) has become a hero for contemporary Catholics. We recognize […]
Last week, I hosted a webinar through Ave Maria Press based on my new book, The Heart of Catholicism. My goal was to present a vivid picture of what it means to be a Catholic.
I described seven critical practices that shape Catholics:
Develop a personal relationship with Jesus
Celebrate the Sacraments
Observe the Liturgical Seasons
Pray and read […]
