This time of the year, especially because of Allhallowtide, the Church spotlights life beyond life. The centerpiece of this triduum is for the souls Heavenly departed that we call Saints on All Saints Day. This feast day is a holy day of obligation, so make time tomorrow for Mass. It’s not a drudgery, but a time to remember what we’re shooting for by steeping in it.

We don’t think too much about Purgatory these days, but this time of year invites us to remember that there are souls going through it right now. Scripture tells us, “Nothing unclean shall enter heaven” (Revelation 21:27). If we die still clinging to the gunk of this world, it must be cleansed before we can enter the presence of God.

Regarded as one of the most important theologians of the 20th century, Hans Urs von Balthasar was a Catholic priest who authored 85 books...

It is great to have the shift of the weather and finally have a nice spring day. I took advantage of this myself by taking a walk for lunch

Jesus said in the Gospel of Matthew that, “Whatever you did for one of these least brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”[1]...

"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples." - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta ---...