“Time is equivalent to what can be done or gained by it. At the beginning of the new year, therefore, we wish that it be happy because we know that there is no greater melancholy or sadness than to use time for any purpose but the supreme one, which is the salvation of the soul.”
Archbishop Fulton Sheen (On Being Human)
A central doctrine of Catholicism is the belief that the bread and wine consumed at Mass become truly Christ: his body, blood, soul, and divinity. While this truth is celebrated every Sunday, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ offers a heightened...
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When Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay opened Adele Brice’s cause for sainthood earlier this year, his announcement certainly contributed to a record-breaking number of registrants for the Walk to Mary Pilgrimage, with over 10,000 pilgrims walking from around the...
As a young adult growing up in the 21st century, bombarded by constant conflict in the news and media, life can seem hopeless and uncertain. It seems that headlines only highlight the bad things happening in the world, and social media is full of people complaining...
Many faithful Catholics quietly struggle with the question…“Is this healthy, or is this too much?” On the surface, healthy Catholic spirituality and scrupulosity can look very similar. Both include prayer, regular examination of conscience, and a sincere desire...
The great stories of our Catholic Faith inspire us and give us fresh energy for the journey ahead. That is why I am writing on this topic, as it is so fascinating and such excellent proof that our faith is true. It was Joshua Charles, through his apostolate ‘Eternal...
All Marian feasts are filled with grace and joy. The newest feast was established by Pope Francis in 2018. It is celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost and honors Mary, Mother of the Church. Pope Paul VI gave Mary this title during the Second Vatican Council on...
You wake up in the morning. The first thing you reach for is your phone. A few messages, a quick scroll through social media, maybe a couple of videos… and suddenly twenty minutes are gone. Most of us don’t plan to ignore God. But in a world filled with constant...
On Pentecost weekend, we will hear beautiful music prior to the proclamation of the Gospel. It is known as the Pentecost Sequence. It is a chant that sings of the Holy Spirit. Thinking of this poetic chant, I turn to Sister Joan Chittister’s words when she said: ...
Fulton John Sheen (born Peter John Sheen, May 8, 1895 – December 9, 1979) was an American bishop of the Catholic Church known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio. Ordained a priest of the Diocese of Peoria in 1919,[1] Sheen quickly became a renowned theologian, earning the Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy in 1923. He went on to teach theology and philosophy at the Catholic University of America as well as acting as a parish priest before being appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York in 1951. He held this position until 1966 when he was made the Bishop of Rochester. He resigned in 1969[2] as his 75th birthday approached, and was made archbishop of the titular see of Newport, Wales.
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