Summer reading: Vacation can be a time for fun and wholesome reading adventures
By John Touhey, OSV
Your young ones may be taking a break from school, but with this kids' book list, the summer months can be...
‘The Pursuit of the Pilfered Cheese’ is a gifted mom’s wish to give young...
What could possibly bring G. K. Chesterton, a religious order of female mice and a prize wheel of cheese together? Perhaps just some human...
During Advent and Christmas, offer God three gifts: yourself, silence and time
Once, an elderly archbishop was hosting a gathering at his home during the holidays. Someone presented him a gift that included a refrigerator magnet...
Fourth Sunday of Advent: A message for all of us who find ourselves in...
Sunday Scripture readings, Dec. 18, 2022: Fourth Sunday of Advent
1) Is 7:10-14 Psalm 24:1-6
2) Rom 1:1-7 Gospel: Mt 1:18-24
A message for all of us...
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Hymns ‘What Child Is This?’ and ‘Child of the Poor’...
The hymns we hear during Advent are one of the season's greatest consolations.
And is there any musical composition quite as evocative as the beautiful...
Fourth Sunday of Advent: In the bustle, we are gently called to trust in...
These last few days of Advent draw us further into preparations, celebrations and "must do" activities. We might be feeling mighty frazzled, perhaps pulled...
Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV leads talk at Advent Day of Reflection for Diocese...
Father Joseph W. McQuaide led the reflection Dec. 9 for Diocese of Wilmington employees at the annual Advent Day of Reflection at Church of...
Third Sunday of Advent: God calls us to recognize signs and wonders
Sunday Scripture readings, Dec. 11, 2022: Third Sunday of Advent
1) Is 35:1-6a, 10 Psalm 146:6-10
2) Jas 5:7-10 Gospel: Mt 11:2-11
Advent calls us to recognize...
Third Sunday of Advent: Impending motherhood gives ‘O Come, O Come’ hymn deeper meaning
Ever since I became a mom -- more than 20 years and four kids ago -- the Advent and Christmas season has taken on...
Third Sunday of Advent: Pope Francis reminds us that Advent is a time of...
Advent is a "continuous call to hope," says Pope Francis. It seems, then, that a key aim of this pre-Christmas season is to focus...