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St. Clare of Assisi—Our labor here is brief, but the reward is eternal…
Our labor here is brief, but the reward is eternal. Do not be disturbed by the clamor of the world, which passes like a shadow. — St. Clare of Assisi
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Sep. 18 Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time; Ember Friday, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Joseph of Cupertino (1603-1663), who was born at Cupertino, Italy, and died in Osimo. He was of lowly origin and had little formal education. In …
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7 Catholic Habits for a Happy and Holy Life
Cover of ‘Living the Blessed Life’ by Melissa Overmyer (l) and Carl Bloch, “The Sermon on the Mount,” 1877 COMMENTARY: What Scripture and the saints have taught for centuries, modern …
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Mexican Bishops Demand ‘Thorough Investigation’ of Priest’s Murder
Father Román de la Cruz Hernández. This image was released by the Diocese of Huejutla in Mexico following his Sept. 15, 2026, murder. The priest was found dead with gunshot …
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The Course in Nemi: an open laboratory on the Bishops’ “missionary mandate”
Nemi – There is a “missionary mandate” inherent in Jesus’ call to his disciples, a mandate that continues to challenge every new “Successor of the Apostles” today. A mandate that …
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Oregon officials back off ‘gender ideology mandate’ for mom seeking to adopt
Oregon officials have agreed they will not “categorically disqualify” a Christian woman from adopting or fostering children based on her religious beliefs about gender and human sexuality, which settles a …
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In France, Pope Leo Will Find an Ancient Church Experiencing New Life
Daniel IbanezPope Leo XIV during the General Audience at St. Peter’s Square on May 06, 2026. The itinerary for September’s papal trip brings together the best of the faith and …
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Mexican bishops demand ‘thorough investigation’ of priest’s murder
Mexico’s bishops are demanding that authorities conduct “a thorough investigation” to clarify the circumstances surrounding the murder of Father Román de la Cruz Hernández, pastor of Santa Cruz in Huejutla, …
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Caritas Cuba to Receive More Humanitarian Aid From U.S. in Coming Weeks
Caritas Cuba will receive more aid from the United States. The U.S. government has been sending and continues to send millions of dollars of humanitarian aid to be distributed by …
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Caritas Cuba to receive more humanitarian aid from U.S. in coming weeks
The U.S. Embassy in Cuba announced that more humanitarian aid will arrive in the coming weeks for distribution by Caritas to the most vulnerable people in five of the countryʼs …