The Clergy Corner

As Catholics, the crucified Christ holds a central place in our faith and spirituality. The image of Christ on the cross is a powerful...

As Catholics, our mission in faith for the next generation holds profound significance and responsibility. It is a calling to pass on the...

In the Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz often says, “God, I know what you want. I don’t care. I want what I want.” Sin is...

Carrying God’s cross in our lives is an essential aspect of the Christian journey, and it may seem contradictory to associate it with...

Last week I talked about Faith and Works, part two this week is Faith and Reason and how they work together. Faith and reason are two...

Faith and works are two interconnected elements within the Catholic view of spirituality and living out one’s beliefs. Catholic teaching...

Bringing the Gospel to the world in a Catholic sense is a profound responsibility and privilege that lies at the heart of the Church's...

In a world filled with uncertainties and challenges, the Catholic faith brings forth the profound belief that we are under the loving...

“For in this life I find there are two things especially necessary for me, without which this miserable life would be insupportable....

Belief in the Catholic faith is a personal and profound choice that can provide guidance, purpose, and a sense of belonging to young...

I read a good article recently from Catholic Online talking about our faith. I thought you would enjoy these ten goals we should all...

A few days ago listening to Fr. Mike Schmitz Catechism in a year he talked about “Live on Mission.” His point was to focus on what Jesus...

On Deacon’s Corner this week we have some great thoughts from Kevin Lopata, a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish. Kevin was a teacher...

On Deacon’s Corner this week we have some great thoughts from Bob Mason about music liturgy! Why do we play what we play for Mass? Why...

Many people think it is only the religious who need spiritual directors to help them discern their call to a religious vocation. Well we...

I know we are in the Easter season and the joy we share because of His death and resurrection brings us hope. We still live in a troubled...

A few years back, there were images on the web of Pope Francis kissing the disfigured face of a man in St. Peter’s Square. I found the...

Beginning on Easter Sunday and continuing for 50 days is an opportunity for us to cultivate a spirit that defines who we are as...

Today we experience Jesus’ victory over death. What joy in knowing that God’s love is stronger than death! St. Francis de Sales notes:...

A wonderful reflection from Fr. Jim Konicki from Holy Name of Jesus, Schenectady, New York He will not break off a bent reed, nor put out...