Give Up Sin for Lent: Do like Dismas
SUSIE LLOYD
On Calvary, on either side of Christ, hung two thieves. Both were equally guilty. Both were sentenced to death. Both had access to...
Inspiring Mission with Saints and Service
Question: How can I describe to my fourth grade class what it means to be a missionary disciple? How can they practice being on...
Pope Francis offers a Letter to Priests encouraging their ministry
On August 4, 2019, the feast of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars, (a great patron for priests!) the Holy Father offered this...
Bishop Barron answers questions from children
30 minutes with Bishop Robert Barron on The Word on Fire Show answering questions from children. Subjects include Adam and Eve, Jesus' selection of Judas...
Leading DRE: 3 Summer-Break Planning Strategies
Before you Pause, Look Back and Look Forward
DEANNA BARTALINI
The catechetical year is winding down. You’ve made it through whirlwind months of working on...
COVID-19 Vaccines: Addressing Catholic Ethical Concerns
As more and more people are invited to receive vaccines amidst this pandemic to protect themselves and others against the COVID-19 virus, more and...
Imitating God – As Beloved Children
COLLEEN R. VERMEULEN
After we’ve put our faith in Jesus as our Lord, we share in God’s divine life. The Holy Spirit flows in us,...
Podcasts and the Spiritual Life
Resources to Strengthen and Develop Your Prayer
Kris McGregor
While speaking to some U.S. bishops in 2011, Pope Benedict XVI said, “Only through ... interior renewal...
Pastor Transitions: He’s Here!
Part 3 of a 3-part series
MARTI JEWELL
One day you discover that you are laughing again! That is the wonderful post-grief experience of noticing...
Good for the Family: The practice of blessing
BY EILEEN MORGAN
What do we think of when we think of a giving a blessing? Something a priest might do in church… or a...












