Foundations of Faith

When you go to bed at night and offer your prayers, do you remember to address the queen? No, not Queen Elizabeth II, but the Blessed Virgin. … Read More

How often do you see an umbrella in church? If it’s been particularly rainy, it may be pretty often. But have you ever seen one, partially open, … Read More

How often do you see an umbrella in church? If it’s been particularly rainy, it may be pretty often. But have you ever seen one, partially open, … Read More

We’ve all heard of visual aids which various saints have used to teach the Gospel messages. St. Patrick had his clover for the Trinity. St. Julian of … Read More

Did you ever make a daisy chain or a necklace of dandelions? Maybe you gave it to your mother or grandmother? Over the centuries, people have used … Read More

This year’s June 10 “Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church,” will be only the second time the feast has been officially celebrated on … Read More

At Mass, have you noticed there are words which the priest says very quietly? Sometimes you don’t even hear them, only seeing his lips move. (And some … Read More

Have you ever wondered why Mary wears blue? Yes, many images of the Blessed Mother show her in white: Our Lady of Fatima is robed in white, … Read More

Remember Victor Hugo’s Quasimodo swinging the great bells of Notre Dame? Many feared that, like the deaf fictional bell ringer, none of us would ever hear the … Read More

Have you ever been so excited that you couldn’t eat? Maybe you came home on school break, or had been away in the service and wanted that … Read More