Feast of the Holy Family

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ather, help us to live as the holy family, united in respect and love. Bring us to the joy and peace of your eternal home. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you […]

Second Day of Christmas

Today is the Second Day of Christmas. Yes, we have 12 Days of Christmas. Around 566, the Second Council of Tours recognized the 12 days between Christmas and Epiphany as an extension of the Christmas feast. I’m sure your familiar […]

A warrior priest and Franciscan saint

John of Capistrano, a 14th century saint, was born into a period of history which found one-third of the population and almost 40% of the clergy eradicated by the bubonic plague. Holy Mother Church was split by the Western Schism […]