Foundations of Faith

Why do we call it “Lent?” Technically, we should call it “40.” That’s what this season before Holy Week and Easter was called in its earliest days: … Read More

This week, we celebrate the feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Feb. 2). Under the Law of Moses, a firstborn son belonged to God. On his … Read More

Even though we may think of boats when we think of some familiar Bible stories, there really aren’t that many boats in the Bible. There’s Noah’s ark, … Read More

Look! There  is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” (Jn 1:29) When you think about it, why did John the Baptist … Read More

Who was oldest? Go on. Make a guess: Which of the Magi was the oldest? And who came from Africa? One day a year — and all … Read More

How many points are on your Christmas star? Many years ago, my brother and I built a wood Christmas star to put on our parents’ house. We … Read More

Christmas is often a time to think about sheep and lambs, oxen and even a Christmas goose. But how many think of the Christmas carp? For many … Read More

You might think that the monsters had vanished with Halloween. However, there are still some monstrous — and other strange — creatures to be found in the … Read More

On the solemnity of Christ the King, the readings speak about sheep and shepherds — and goats. In Matthew’s Gospel (25: 31-46), we hear what has come … Read More

One of the most distinctive items worn by priests — outside of vestments at Mass — is what many call “the Roman collar” (or collarino). This is … Read More