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...