Pentecost: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Pentecost is one of the most important days in the Catholic Church. It is celebrated fifty days after Easter and reminds us of the moment the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles. After Jesus returned to heaven, the Apostles were gathered together.[...]
The Pillars of Lent As faithful Catholics we know that lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It’s a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the[...]
June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This practice is rooted in scripture but formally developed in the Middle Ages. Tradition holds that the 12 Promises of[...]
A young adult retreat at Malvern Retreat House changed my life! It was a few decades ago, but it feels like yesterday. I asked a priest on retreat, “Doesn’t[...]
St. Dymphna’s life is particularly important in today’s day and age. Her witness resonates deeply with those seeking solace and healing. St. Dymphna is celebrated as the patron saint[...]
