The foolish wisdom of the Three Wise Men
“I call them the three fools.”
“What?” I said a little incredulously to Dr. Robbins.
“Yeah, I call them the three fools. After all, who would leave everything that is safe and comfortable to travel in the darkness after a star merely because it promised something better?”
Arizona pro-life rally hopes to gather 13,332 in memory of those killed through abortion last...
Pro-lifers across the country will once again march and protest the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion next month, including in Phoenix. In the 44 years since the landmark case, nearly 60 million unborn babies have been killed.
Feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr, Dec. 26
Stephen, the namesake for “Stephen ministers” was called as one of the Church’s first seven deacons (Acts 6:1-7) to serve at the altar and serve the people.
Feast of the Holy Innocents, Dec. 28
This feast recognizes all the boys of Bethlehem younger than two who were martyred by King Herod after St. Joseph had been warned to flee with his family to Egypt.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Jan. 1
This is one of the most significant Marian feast days as it recognizes specifically her role as the mother of the Savior. “Clearly from earliest times the Blessed Virgin is honoured under the title of Mother of God” (Lumen Gentium 66).
St. Sharbel relics return to Maronite church
The saint is known worldwide as a miracle saint for his spiritual and physical healings, including restoration of a Phoenix woman's vision restored after touching the relics in 2016.
Arizona’s Carmelite sisters erase short-term absence of religious life at longstanding Chandler school
The trio is the third religious community to serve at St. Mary-Basha.
Prayer service invites Christians to pray that ‘all may be one’
Shortly after celebrating the first Eucharist, Jesus prayed that “all may be one.” It is this prayer that is at the root of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18-25. Celebrated globally, the Arizona Faith Network is giving local faithful a chance to participate by sponsoring a Prayer Service for Christian Unity at 7p.m. Jan. 24 at St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral.
Students share love of Christ through service
In addition to quality education, Catholic schools throughout the diocese have a key component in common — a dedication to serving Christ and developing leaders who make a difference in their communities throughout their lives.
Catholic Charities promotes familiar face to oversee programs
CarrieLynn Mascaro will be promoted to yet another role that demands her experience, dedication and passion for the most vulnerable.
