What do I do to inspire others to become fishers of men? Do I ever convey that joy, that excitement, in being a follower of Christ that someone would stop to ask me about Jesus?

The series of Fatima appearances — lasting from May until October of 1917 — is one of the most extraordinary in the history of the church.

Rita Buettner shares this week’s 7 Quick Takes.

During my 19-year career, I’ve seen colleagues come and colleagues go. The hellos I look forward to. The goodbyes I dread.

Father Doyle fields questions on deacons preaching at Mass and the Catholic Church’s position on adoption by same-sex couples.

Commencement speakers do communicate an important parting lesson. But the lesson is embodied in the life of the honoree. This should not be so surprising. Isn’t this how we always learn the practice of virtue?

Today, the day before Mother’s Day, is Birthmother’s Day, and I find myself wondering about the women who gave our sons life.

This weeks ‘7 Quick Takes’ covers everything from chilly baseball games to entering a new whole new world of Pokemon fun.

As we watch them grow and learn and change, I realize so much of who they are seems to have nothing to do with us.

Father Doyle fields questions about priests born out of wedlock and marriage to a non-Christian.