Before becoming a priest, John Paul II was formed in the faith by his father at home. Looking back, John Paul II would call this time of his life “the […]

For many of us, if we don’t do something right away, we never do it. Such is often the case with prayer. We say to ourselves that we will pray […]

For many centuries firefighters around the world have invoked the supernatural aid of St. Florian, patron of firefighters. In fact, International Firefighters’ Day is celebrated annually on May 4, the feast […]

Pain, suffering and trials are difficult to endure when you are alone and isolated. As humans we need others to help carry the heavy burdens of life. One person who […]

At times we may grow accustomed to seeing Jesus on the cross and forget the power of that image. The crucifix is there to remind us of the love God […]

The internet has allowed us to connect with people all over the world, people we would have never met. At the same time, this connection is often anonymous, allowing us […]

In the English-speaking world, it is easy to forget that all of the biblical characters had “different” names than what we say in our language. Both Jesus and Mary had […]