St Joseph shows us a very special example of holiness. As the foster father of Jesus, and also as husband to Mary, St Joseph offers a powerful example of how Christians today should live. With wisdom from saints including St Thomas Aquinas and St Francis de Sales, from Pope Benedict XVI, and others, learn why you should love St Joseph.
Do you ever struggle to pray? Perhaps you have difficulties staying focused with ADHD, or finding time to pray in a busy schedule. Or maybe you've experienced dryness in prayer or found you have nothing to say when you come to pray. In this blog, explore some common obstacles to prayer and discover how to overcome them, with the help of Fr Ed Broom, OMV.
The Christmas story traditionally shows a giant star hovering above the stable in Bethlehem, guiding the wise men to the infant Christ. What was this star and how did it lead the Magi? Here are six fascinating things to learn about the Star of Bethlehem, with astrophysicist-turned Catholic priest Fr Douglas McGonagle.
Mary is the new tabernacle. Through her perfect humility and faith, she became the Mother of God and the Mother “in the order of grace”. God, who cannot be contained by anything or anyone, came into the world through the tabernacle of Mary.
There is a temptation to associate joy solely with our emotions. But joy, while certainly shown at times through our emotional responses, goes deeper. It is the response of our heart, mind and soul to the grace of God, the recognition of his saving power, mercy and love.
In the final days of Advent, the Church recites the Great O Antiphons at Vespers each evening. In this blog, learn in detail what the O Antiphons are and find inspiration for incorporating them into your own life.
