Wars not only destroy human lives; they destroy homes and heritages, they ravage fields, trees, lakes, and soil. But the 
Read more
Winston Churchill referred to it as his “black dog.” American writer and educator Parker Palmer speaks of, “the snake pit 
Read more
On this Commemoration of All Souls, I am reminded of the chant Dies Irae, a liturgical meditation on the Last 
Read more
Last week, a relatively young friend of mine died after a long battle with cancer. As his close friends, my 
Read more
Bayard, Inc. Launches Virtual Pilgrimage Rome, at the heart of the Church “For the Church, pilgrimages, in all their multiple 
Read more
Photo: Shutterstock   Teresa of Avila, also known as Teresa of Jesus, was a remarkable woman of her time.  She 
Read more
St. Pius of Pietrecina (1887-1968) is generally better known by his more popular name: Padre Pio. He was canonized by 
Read more
The soul-stirring pageantry during the opening of the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress earlier this month in Budapest came as a 
Read more
Today’s culture has begun to realize that recent decades of overzealous positivity have led to unsustainable expectations for happiness and 
Read more
With great sadness, we announce the death of Patricia Fischer (Dayton, Ohio) on September 5, 2021 at the age of 
Read more
Newsletter