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Why the Eucharist?: August 1, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

The restrictions imposed because of the COVID pandemic have prevented many Christians from regular…

For 1 August 2021, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, based on Exodus 16:2–4,…

Part two of this amazing interview with Dr. Walt Larimore who gives us valuable insights on what it means to be truly, totally healthy.  

Fr. Don Goergen, OP breaks open the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, pointing out the many and surprising ways God reaches out to us.

For 29 July 2021, Memorial of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, based on John 11:19-27

For 27 July 2021, Tuesday of week 17 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 13:36-43

If not all eyes are fixed on the Tokyo Olympics, at least several hundred million are at any given…

We begin a three-part series with Dr. Walt Larimore, physician and author of more than 40 books, including the best seller Fit Over 50.  Dr. Walt has…

Watching the cottonwood seed tufts floating lazily by on a golden afternoon in rural Ireland,…

Good Sheep Share in the Work of the Good Shepherd: July 18, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

The conclusion to our interview with award-winning novelist and teacher Gary Schmidt.

For 17 July 2021, Saturday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 12:14…

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the Word for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us to look for help from others as we try to do right in the world.

Much of Europe and even North America has little on its collective mind (for a change) other than…

Chosen to be Holy: July 11, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For 12 July 2021, Monday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:37-38

For 10 July 2021, Saturday of week 14 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:24…

Listen to author Gary Schmidt provide some fascinating insights to his writing, inspiration and motivation.

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time with help from the example of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, who takes seriously our universal call to love and care for the poor.

For 7 July 2021, Wednesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:1-7

Freedom is like the air we breathe – we hardly notice it until it is challenged, threatened, or…

For 5 July 2021, Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Portugal , based on Matthew 9…