Story of the Annunciation of the Lord Cynthia William – Franciscan Media The feast of the Annunciation, now recognized as a solemnity, was first celebrated in the fourth or fifth century. Its central focus is the Incarnation: God has become…
Feast of St. Joseph On Sunday, March, 19, we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph. This feast has been recognized in Western Christianity since the tenth century. St. Joseph is regarded as the patron saint of several regions across the…
The Lenten Connection by William Saunders – Catholic Exchange Lent is a special time of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works in preparation of the celebration of Easter. In the desire to renew the liturgical practices of the Church, The…
Lenten Healing & Liberation by Kathleen Beckman – Catholic Exchange Lent’s forty days of prayer and fasting offer a process of healing and liberation. In Lent we place ourselves nearer to the suffering servant, Jesus Christ. We ponder the Redeemer’s…
Lent: We need to listen to Jesus Pope Francis recently shared a message for Lent 2023 that encouraged Catholics to listen to what Jesus wants to tell them through the Scriptures and through others. He used the story of Jesus’…
On the Path to Our Lenten Journey by Marty Doucette – Catholic Exchange Ash Wednesday will start our Lenten journey – what Eastern Orthodoxy aptly calls “Forty Nights of Bright Darkness” – it is a good thing to reflect upon…
What is the Catholic Faith Appeal and for what are its proceeds used? The Catholic Faith Appeal (CFA) is a yearly invitation to come together as a Diocese and provide assistance to our needy brothers and sisters. It is one…
The Heart of Marriage by Sam Guzman – Catholic Exchange The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the…
Catholic Schools Week 2023 January 29 – February 4 Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2023…
Conquer Fear with the Lord as Your Light & Salvation by Heather Adams – crosswalk.com It’s said that when we have a problem, we can choose to have either fear or faith. Fear usually puts the focus on us –…
