I guess you can’t blame Catholics if they don’t know the meaning of a Sacrament. I was a Catholic for 38 years and had received 5 of the 7 Sacraments before I really came to understand what Sacraments are and why we need them. What is a Sacrament? I don’t remember learning this, but, as ...read more

Read Sebastian Gomes' article on St. Thomas More, who lived in turbulent times and is a model for the Christian citizen of today. ...read more

Welcome to S+L’s Weekly News Round-Up. As part of my job, I come across many interesting Catholic news and stories on a daily basis. Some of them I'll cover on Perspectives Daily and the others I’d like to share with you on this blog.  This column is where I’ll point out some of the more interesting news pieces that I’ve come across over the past week! Enjoy! ...read more

Read about St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher: two heroic saints who defied a tyrannical king and gave their lives rather than act against their conscience. ...read more

Read full text of Pope Francis' Homily during Mass at the Ecumenical Pilgrimage in Geneva, where he talks about the Father, bread, and forgiveness. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address on Christian unity during the ecumenical meeting at the World Council of Churches in Geneva. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily on "walking in the Spirit" for the ecumenical prayer service at the World Council of Churches in Geneva. ...read more

Read Allyson Kenny's take on Jennifer Fulwiler's new book, which blends the everyday and the eternal in a style that is down to earth, highly readable, and surprisingly relatable. ...read more

Read Michael Pirri's reflection on his take on faith, and his experience working as a full-time Social and Community Coordinator for his home parish. ...read more

Read Chelsea Santiago's reflection on her insecurities with the Lord, and personal encounter with Jesus in her reflection God calls everyone to his table. ...read more