Editor’s note: The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8, 2025 is a holy day of obligation — remember to get to Mass! (OSV News) — During an adult …
Opinion
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Are we ready for a change? Well, it’s coming.
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Thanksgiving is a time when many gather around tables filled with family and abundance, yet so many immigrant families in our community are facing empty chairs, empty refrigerators, and fears …
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Even if Pope Leo XIV’s Thanksgiving trip to Turkey and Lebanon began with lighthearted moments — receiving pumpkin pies and White Sox trinkets from the Vatican press corps — the …
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The Dutch still brew Bisschopswijn or Bishop’s Wine, as a way to mark “Sinterklaas Eve,” the night before St. Nicholas Day, which is celebrated on Dec. 6.
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Since ancient times, Romans 13 has been read by Christians at Advent. To wake up spiritually to the reality of Christ’s presence is the message: “You know the time; it …
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I was hoping we’d get a “settle in” moment with our Holy Father during the historic live conversation we would have at the National Catholic Youth Conference. I prayed for …
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While some might think Starbucks is to thank for the beloved spice combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, the origins of a favorite fall beverage are much older than that. …
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When we hear the words of the man next to Jesus at Calvary, do we realize where we have been and what we have learned?
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Has modern medicine lost its focus on the health of the patient?
