Many people falsely believe that human strength is at the heart of heroism, but Maximilian Kolbe’s life demonstrates that the path to true heroism begins with humility.

Father Doyle fields questions about Christ’s ‘descent into hell’ and the Flight into Egypt.

President Biden cannot force his opponents to listen to facts, but if he truly wants to unite the country, he needs to do things a lot different from the way past administrations have done.

The cavalier use of racist language in our public discourse, the rise of an emerging nationalism built upon anti-immigrant sentiments and the disdain for people who struggle with poverty, among other sociocultural misfits in our day, demand a communal examination of conscience.

There’s something about the simpler times in between the flashier liturgical seasons that speaks to me.

A little about the finches and other family highlights from the week

Inaugurations speak to our innate need to start over from time to time, to express new hopes and fears, to realign our priorities and make sure the path we’re walking on is the right one.

Weeknight dinners come with their own challenges and joys. Mileage definitely varies.

Being a saint is like being a successful athlete or musician. You need a good plan, determination and the grace of God.

Sharing a few highlights from our week in poetry form