Advent is a time to remember the limits of time. It’s a time to remember that all things, including good things, come to an end.   Matthew 24:37-44 When I was reading Maria’s post about fasting in Advent, I was struck by how similar and how different Advent is to Lent. Both are traditionally ...read more

Lent has always been my favourite season in the liturgical calendar. The best part of Lent, for me, has been fasting. During Lent, I’ve fasted from Facebook, YouTube videos, meat, and even added sugar. Without exception, I’ve always felt cleansed, less dependent on whatever social media or food I gave up, and closer to God ...read more

When we celebrate the baptism of Jesus, we are reminded of our own baptism, of the fact that he has made us clean from all sin. How will we respond? ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the 55th World Day of Peace on January 1, 2022. ...read more

The example of the Magi reminds us that participation is what expansive love looks like, to be present and engaged. ...read more

What's on your list of resolutions for the coming year? The resolution we can often miss is the most essential one: receiving the year as a gift from God. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' Christmas message "to the city and to the world" given on December 25, 2021, at the Vatican. ...read more

Read the full text of the homily delivered by Pope Francis at Christmas Midnight Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on December 24, 2021. ...read more

In this Sunday's reading, we see a very human Holy Family. Let's take some encouragement from that and allow our own families to be human, too. ...read more

Learn about mezze and meghleh, two staples of a traditional Lebanese Christmas Eve family feast. Warning: Expect to gain weight! ...read more