Grieving parenthood
The twilight glow of light in the hospital room was dim, but I could see the ink...
My very quiet neighbors
A few years ago, our parish community purchased a small home apart from the pari...
Liturgy: Part 8
The beginning of the Easter triduum, or three days, marks the end of Lent. It is...
Should I stay or should I go?
Ted says: I’ve been in the same job now for about five years. I like the company...
His kids get more than mine, My kids don't get enough
His kids get more than mine
Jill says: My daughters, who are 11 and 13, live ...
A candle for remembering
With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, it’s hard not to get caught u...
The death of grief
Her silent tears fell down her cheeks. She had lost her child in early pregnancy...
St. Peter Wu Gousheng
Born: 1768
Died: Nov. 7, 1814
Feast Day: Nov. 7 (also Sept. 28 as one of t...
Heaven, purgatory, hell
Heaven is that ecstatic communion of all who are perfectly incorporated into Chr...
Dear Fr. Joe: Is cremation OK?
In order to hit this question rightly, we need to start with what the catechism ...