CULTURE

Culture

TIME WELL SPENT

Isaac Summers -
In our culture, there is a large emphasis on efficiency in regards to our time. “Time is Money” is a common phrase that is...
Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

THE THREE BASILICAS

Juliana Pettis -
Lourdes, France is home to one of the most miraculous Marian shrines. Its vast complex holds three basilicas. Each one holds significance to St....
Culture

THE CHRISTIAN PURSUIT OF BEAUTY

Mary Tellier -
During a recent small group meeting, my friend sheepishly admitted to buying a new swimsuit. “My first in five years!” she justified, then sighed....
Culture

THE INTERNET & THE TOWER OF BABEL

Isaac Summers -
In the 11th chapter of Genesis, the Bible tells us the peculiar story of the Tower of Babel. Being the final chapter in the...
Culture

FAITH AND CULTURE II

Ryan Weiland -
The last article of this name argued for a certain relationship between faith and culture. I want to give a few examples of that...
Culture

FAITH AND CULTURE

Ryan Weiland -
The critics of Catholicism are as numerous as the creeds of the world, and their criticisms are thus often contradictory. For the most part,...
Culture

PRIESTS ARE FRIENDS, NOT FOOD

Michael Palcsey -
Friendship is a powerful and essential element to our lives.  Friends help us to grow, mature, learn, as well as navigate and enjoy life. ...
Culture

LADY’S DAY

Catherine Leaver -
August 15th is known throughout the Church as the Feast of the Assumption, but in the small town of Athenry, Ireland just outside of...
Catholic Educator Spotlight

CHRIS BAYARDI

Isaac Summers -
Chris Bayardi was born and raised in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. As a little kid in the small town of Wheeling, he...
Culture

MAKING SPACE IN THE BUSY

Erin Summers -
Our family has had an insane last few weeks. Between all of the end-of-the-year school events (I’m a proud mom of a new Kindergarten...
Catholic Educator Spotlight

KEVIN MUIR

Isaac Summers -
Born into a Catholic family with three sisters and a brother, Kevin Muir’s life originated in Vermont. However when he was seven, his parents...
Culture

ANCIENT WISDOM, NOT HOT TAKES: ESTABLISHING YOUR OWN RULE...

Theresa Mergener -
Lately I have come across a number of articles either endorsing or decrying the idea of “work-life balance.”  Maybe it’s an outcome of the...
Culture

CINDERELLA – AN EASTER STORY

Isaac Summers -
I recently watched the Disney live action remake of Cinderella from 2015 starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett, and Richard Madden. It was certainly not...
Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

Juliana Pettis -
Many people picture medieval darkness when they think of Naples, Italy. Amid the aged cobble streets and tight walkways, there is an iridescent light...
Culture

THE CHURCH WELCOMING

Michael Palcsey -
I know that everyone always says to bring your kids to Mass.  Yes, even your loud, obnoxious, sometimes adorably irreverent toddlers and inconsolably screaming...

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