Our Lady of the “Yes”

Our Lady of the “Yes”

Mary teaches us how to say “Yes” to God and “No” to sin. On March 25 we celebrate the feast of the Annunciation. The Angel Gabriel invites Mary to be the Mother of God. Mary says “Yes” and accepts Jesus into her life. That word is so simple and yet powerful word....
In the silence of St. Joseph’s heart

In the silence of St. Joseph’s heart

Joseph loved Jesus as his adopted Son. Pope Francis began his apostolic letter, Patris Corde, with the words, “With a Father’s heart: that is how Joseph loved Jesus, whom all four Gospels refer to as ‘the son of Joseph.’” Joseph appears in the Gospels as a just and...
How sacrifices in Lent can benefit the poor

How sacrifices in Lent can benefit the poor

When we “give-up” things for Lent, we can use the money we would have normally used and give it to the poor. Lent is a beautiful time in the Church’s calendar and for many centuries the Christian faithful have used it to “give-up” certain things. Giving-up sweets or...
On fire with the love of Jesus’ Heart

On fire with the love of Jesus’ Heart

The life of St. Claude La Colombière is a model of what it means to seek, in everyday life, to serve the Heart of Christ and his Church with care and passion. The life of St. Claude La Colombière, SJ, is intimately linked to the spirituality of the Sacred Heart of...
Being present to the sick and the suffering

Being present to the sick and the suffering

One of the best-known corporal works of mercy is visiting the sick, an opportunity to “be” with those who are suffering. On February 11, the Church celebrates the “World Day of Sick,” joining in prayer for the healing of the sick, and inviting Christians to look at...