FAITH Catholic Story
Many dioceses in the United States and elsewhere are reporting dramatic increases in the number of people becoming Catholic. Even as those celebrating the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) grows, perhaps the only common thread in their stories is their search for a deeper relationship with God, as…
By Father Joe Krupp I’m glad you asked that question: I know that, at first glance, the Holy Week schedule at church can seem quite intimidating and, because we aren’t sure what is happening there anyway, we may be tempted simply to skip it. I hope that, as I share…
By Nicole O’Leary, senior editor, FAITH Catholic Encounter Jesus in the Songs of the Suffering Servant The goal of our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving is to make us more and more like Jesus. But we can become like Christ only if we have encountered him on his…
By Isabella Pardino, FAITH Catholic Staff Lent is a season for reflection, repentance and prayer. The words of the prophet Joel to the people of Israel more than 400 years before the birth of Christ are still applicable for us today:“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all…
By Pete Burak Keep listening One of my favorite comic strips growing up was Calvin and Hobbes. At one point, my mom noticed I had started to act a bit too much like Calvin so she restricted my consumption of his adventures to one day a week. In one exchange,…
By: Douglas Culp An Epiphany Reflection This is a story of a star whose bright light shone in the night sky for all the world to see. Night after night, it beckoned humanity to take note of its wonder. The magnificent star unwaveringly called out in silence to a broken…
By: Maria Cintorino Considering making some New Year’s resolutions? Developing healthy physical habits is always an admirable goal, but perhaps it’s time to take it a step further and resolve to acquire a virtue or shed a vice in this new year. It is always helpful to look at the…
As each December draws near, the battle to balance Holy and Ho Ho Ho begins. Christ is the center of the Christmas celebration, but what does that look like? Perhaps these ideas can help you find a balance that puts Christ’s joy and peace at the center of your celebrations…
By Pete Burak On the morning of Aug. 7, 2011, I snuck out of bed to procure two cups of coffee from the hotel lobby. As I arrived back at the room and fumbled with the key card, I was struck by a thought, “I’m a married man now and…
More than 80,000 people filled St. Peter’s Square in Rome to celebrate the canonization of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati on Sunday, Sept. 7. Among those in attendance were members of the families of both saints: Carlo Acutis’ parents Andrea and Antonina, along with his two siblings…