For the faithful worldwide, the gifts of Easter continue after the official remembrance of Jesus' resurrection. For Catholics around the world, Sunday, April 7, 2024, is known as Divine Mercy Sunday.

In 2 Corinthians 9, Paul says, “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (vs. 15). This indescribable gift God gave was His Son Jesus — a gift worth giving and worth receiving. Luke tells us what ...

Every year after Christmas Day, a kind of reverse consumer trek occurs: many of the “perfect” gifts gotten from the store in the weeks before Christmas go back to the store in the weeks after ...

Sunday, Dec. 11, is the Third Sunday of Advent. Mass readings: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10; James 5:7-10; and Matthew 11:2-11. Today’s Gospel is best seen in three stages, as we are ...

Did you know Jesus spoke of using your gifts to serve the Lord and fighting fear of failure? It’s true. It’s all found in a passage that I will no doubt quote often in this column. (I already quoted ...

What is God’s greatest gift to humans? Many believe that God is the ultimate gift giver. “God’s greatest gift” can be different for different people. Here are some of the popular choices: achieving ...

"Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:4-5 One of the most ...

We all have a desire of belonging to something. Today, as we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus, we can think about this concept of belonging. Baptism is the sacrament by which we belong as members of the ...

The Christmas season often arrives in a flurry of shopping for the perfect presents, decking the halls with Christmas décor, and planning Christmas parties. While all of that brings joy, it can also ...