Alleluia, alleluia.Stay awake and be ready!For you do not know on what day your Lord will come.– MT 24:42A, 44 You likely have heard of… Read More »Understanding the Eucharistic Revival: A Conversation with Scott Richert
This article was first published in The Priest magazine, March 2024, and is reproduced here with the permission of OSV. In our Catholic culture, we… Read More »Forming an Easter Parish: Two Practices to Help us Live in Christ’s Victory
“When people with shared charisms come together, they no longer see age, color, gender or other differences,” said Dave Baranowski, Director of Parish Stewardship and… Read More »Stewardship in the Archdiocese of St. Louis: Bridging Generations
Most Americans are religious, or at least would say they belong to a religion (73%). More specifically, most Americans would say they are Christian (64%),… Read More »Why Do the Nones Reject Religion and the Church?
Meet the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Mary was conceived without original sin. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and is the… Read More »5 Ways Any Family Can Imitate the Holy Family (Plus 5 Ways Parishes Can Help)
Automate. aː.t̬ə.meɪt – to make a process in a factory or office operate by machines or computers in order to reduce the amount of work… Read More »Don’t Lose Your People to Automation
Around this time of year, we begin to be bombarded by commercials for weight loss programs, and it’s for good reason. As the new year… Read More »Soulful Beginnings: 10 Often Overlooked Catholic Spiritual Resolutions
“70 percent of parishioners say they are growing in their faith.” This encouraging data report was part of a conversation with a parish leader who… Read More »Reflecting on Discipleship: Am I Growing?
“Be present at Mass.” This simple-sounding concept is far more challenging than it seems. “Present” means a conscious awareness and active mental and physical participation… Read More »Watch! Be Ready! The Impact of the Responsorial Psalm
“Poof!” he said. “Your sins are all gone now.” I sat in stunned silence. The “poof” came with a magician’s hand gesture, which made it… Read More »Confession Comeback: Strategies for Reigniting Interest in the Sacrament
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, “When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the… Read More »The Big Three for Advent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
“What I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!’” MK 13:37 Is THIS how we kick off Advent? With an exhortation from Jesus to… Read More »10 Ways to “Watch!” During Advent
