Following the light
Night was falling at the end of a gray day. A few dozen silent, shabby figures were sitting at round tables waiting.
Walk in solidarity with refugees at Christmas
Sometimes overlooked in the idyllic images of the Christmas story is the brief, touching tale told in the Gospel of Matthew: the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt.
Classical painting reminds us of Christ’s light
The scene is one you might share from your own memory. It is the image of a mother, father and two children delighting in the sweet innocence of an infant.
St. Joseph — in the face of mystery
At one point in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program each year I ask participants a seemingly simple question: “Is it possible to know God?” There is usually discussion and then concern that it is an impossible question to answer.
Anniversary a time to remember our history
As the Diocese of Phoenix marks its 50th anniversary we have an opportunity to look back on our history. And in this era of incredible technological advancement, that’s a good thing.
Movies: Star Wars — The Rise of Skywalker
NEW YORK (CNS) — A long time ago, in a world that now seems far, far away — to wit, Earth in spring 1977 — George Lucas wowed audiences with the original “Star Wars” film.
Movies: A Hidden Life
NEW YORK (CNS) — In 2007, Franz Jagerstatter (1907-1943), a devoutly Catholic Austrian farmer martyred by the Nazis for his stance as a conscientious objector, was declared blessed.
Yes, there really is a Santa Claus
Santa Claus is real. More precisely commemorated as St. Nicholas (in Dutch, “Sinterklass,” later anglicized to “Santa”), the Church celebrates this fourth-century bishop every Dec. 6 for his holiness of life and zeal for souls.
Mary, a woman of patience
Picture an image of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Now picture her pregnant.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’: Is it just the ‘Hallelujah’ chorus?
The “Hallelujah” chorus from George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” is probably the most well-known classical piece of music written for choir. People love to hear it, and they love to sing it.
