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...
Pray for Ukraine with Pope Francis

Pray for Ukraine with Pope Francis

At his most recent general audience, Pope Francis has made a special appeal for prayer for peace, urging the world to pray for Ukraine and dedicate Ash Wednesday as a special day of prayer and fasting. My heart aches greatly at the worsening situation in Ukraine....
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...