How Can a Mass Be Offered for a Single Person?

Pat McCloskey, OFM August 21, 2026

If every sacrifice of the Mass is offered for the Church, how can people request individual intentions?

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Love Builds

Stephen Copeland August 20, 2026

From the depth of St. Francis’ relationship with God, he intuited a profound understanding of the human ego.

person in front of a open twenty four hours neon sign.

At St. Edmund’s Retreat on Enders Island, on Long Island Sound, the sea-facing Chapel of Our Lady of Assumption is open 24/7. How rare it is, in these current times, to find a church that provides constant refuge.

Why Two Judgments?

Pat McCloskey, OFM August 20, 2026

In parochial school, I learned that there is a particular judgment when a person dies and that there will also be a general judgment at the end of the world. Why?

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Open Your Heart to Grace

Jeremy Harrington, OFM August 19, 2026

Jesus is with us now and assures us he will not leave us orphans.

Persoon holding a sign "no justice, no peace"

Commitment to Justice

Paul Lipowski August 19, 2026

Committing to justice requires clarity of purpose and a steadfast dedication to fairness and equality. St. Francis advocated for justice by standing up for the marginalized and promoting peace.

Can a Catholic Marry a Lutheran?

Pat McCloskey, OFM August 19, 2026

Will this marriage be recognized by the Catholic Church? Can a Catholic priest give a blessing?

Disrupt Me, Lord

Colleen Arnold, MD August 18, 2026

As Passover neared, Jesus went to the Temple, disrupting the money changers and their commerce. He tipped their tables and spilled the coins they had been paid. It must have gotten their attention, but how many changed their ways?