Foundations of Faith

When you put out your Nativity scene, what do you see when you take up the crib?  The wooden boards of a manger? Straw? Swaddling clothes? Baby … Read More

Have you ever thought of using an oak tree for your Christmas tree? If it hadn’t been for one English saint, you might not be using an … Read More

“What does that mean: ‘Maranatha’?” A man asked the question after an Advent season Mass last year. The deacon looked at me and said to him: “Ask … Read More

“Quick, I’m hurt and I need a bandage.” Or “Hey, you’d better get some ice on that bruise.” We usually know what to do when we get … Read More

It was 54 years ago, on Nov. 13, 1964, when the pope last wore a crown. During the third session of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), just … Read More

When someone speaks of the Leonine Prayers, the first thing that might come to mind is a lion. After all, the first letter of Peter refers to … Read More

Which woman is tied to Christopher Columbus’ journeys to the new world? For those who answer “Queen Isabella of Castile,” you remember your elementary school history classes … Read More

If you were called into court as a witness, what color clothing would you wear? Most of us would probably wear some sedate, conservative color like blue … Read More

There’s always a light on at the house that’s in your church. Most of us are aware of what is called “the sanctuary light” in our churches. … Read More

What does grace mean to you? For some, it means simply the classic definition of the word: “pleasing,’ “elegant” or “refined.” For Catholics, however, grace is something … Read More