At the end of each Mass, Catholics are sent out, sustained and prepared by the Liturgy to “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord,” or “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.” Partaking of the Eucharist is just the start of our work to build the Kingdom …

Have you ever tried getting somewhere new without a map? Before Google Maps, when you needed directions, you either traced the route on a printed map, or you asked for directions. Even today, if your phone dies, you run out of data or you’re outside cell service, you have to …

The Holy Family School of Faith was created a bit by accident and a lot by Providence. It came about after founders Dr. Mike Scherschligt and Troy Hinkel taught classes about Catholicism at Kansas University. “The classes were wildly popular, so popular in fact that parents of students were driving …

by Patricia McGeever “Mr. Rogers has always been one of my heroes,” said Bonecutter. “His whole message was spreading love and kindness throughout the world.” 143 was Mr. Rogers’ code for the phrase “I love you,” each numeral being the number of letters in each word of the phrase. Bonecutter’s …

by John Stegeman There is a place for everyone in the Church, but mainstream society often overlooks those convicted of serious crimes. The non-profit Serenelli Project, brainchild of CEO Marty Arlinghaus, aims to be a place of refuge, healing and redemption for just such men. It will be a residential …

By Kevin J. Jones Denver, Colo., Sep 2, 2023 / 06:00 am Economic policy and community advocacy must prioritize working families as part of the Christian mission to bring good news to the poor, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in its statement for Labor Day 2023. “We are called …

By Sr. Joan L. Roccasalvo, C.S.J. Apr 24, 2013 In 1955, Pope Pius XII designated May 1st as the feast of St. Joseph the Worker to counter two other celebrations in the Northern Hemisphere: the pagan and neo-pagan festivities ushering in spring and International Workers’ Day for unions, workers, and socialists. …

“I’ve done a lot of funerals, and I’ve never seen a hearse pulling a U-Haul.” – Father Bruce H. Living simply is a stirring in my soul. Among the methods to pare down one’s possessions and activities, there is one that transcends cultural fads and speaks to the heart of …

For people living on the margins We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance.

DAYTON, Ohio —The Sisters of the Precious Blood are celebrating a century of presence at Salem Heights, located on Salem Avenue, the religious community’s central home since 1923. A celebration Mass will be held Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at Precious Blood Catholic Church. The Rev. Jeffrey Kirch, CPPS, will …