I didn’t know it then, but that man would change the trajectory of my life, as he did for thousands of other students who were fortunate enough to pass through the halls at Grand & Warren.

As our son completed his preparation, I started wondering where we would finally be to see him receive the actual sacrament.

As the Hispanic population grows quickly and steadily in the United States, fewer Hispanics self-identify with Roman Catholicism.

Since as Catholics we believe that marriage is for life, obviously the church does not recommend having a prenuptial agreement, which seems like a pre-plan for an eventual divorce.

Jesus taught us, despite his fear in the garden, how to die well — with integrity and commitment.

It’s such a human response. We have all felt that disappointment of missing a life-defining moment or experience.

An interview with Barbara Szyszkiewicz, author of The Handy Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours

When Jesus was “resurrected” in the proper sense of the term, he moved totally beyond death and could never die again.

We had a magnificent Easter, one that continues!

He extends his grace, invites us to feast at the Eucharistic table, and welcomes us home.