Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body (TOB).” From the beginning, God gave us marriage not only for the good of spouses sharing this life together but also as a sign of the intimate union God Himself desires …

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” Mt 28:19 Jesus gave His disciples this commission just before ascending into heaven. Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC, nos. 849-852) teach that …

When I first sat down to write this month’s column, I must admit I wasn’t especially inspired. Humility felt like a difficult theme to draw out of the archives. Then my colleague Sarah said something that really resonated with me. She spoke about the quiet beauty of recovering family histories, …

The title “father” as applied to priests in the Catholic Church has both historical and theological significance. It reflects the role of priests as spiritual leaders and caretakers of their communities, analogous to a biological father’s role in a family. The use of this title, however, also raises questions about …

Celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June, Father’s Day is a time when many reflect on the influence of their dad or father figure in their life. Many Catholic families associate their father leading their family in the faith with Christ’s self-sacrificing love. In Coldwater, Ohio, the Knights of …

Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC), a national organization serving professional and amateur athletes, is expanding its presence in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati through a new, local missionary focused on helping student-athletes and staff put faith at the center of competition. Based out of Dayton, Mike Hoendorf is the new Midwest …

There are many sacred spaces in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Annie Huey, Ph.D., wants to tell you all about them. She is the founder of Sacred Heritage Tours and about twice a month she conducts tours at various churches, chapels and other holy sites. “I love doing the research and …

By Susan Bergman  There is a quiet rhythm to Erma’s House. On the surface, the work appears simple… rooms are prepared, toys are rotated, and schedules are followed. Children arrive, visits take place, and families leave. Yet, behind that steady routine sits something much deeper. Erma’s House in Dayton serves …

By Andrew J. Sodergren, M.T.S., Psy.D. Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body (TOB).” We have been exploring Pope St. John Paul II’s meditations on Ephesians 5 in Theology of the Body. In that famous biblical passage, St. …

By Fr. David Endres Holy water is a common sacramental used by Catholics—to sign themselves before entering church, to sanctify the home, and to call forth divine protection. Ordinary water becomes holy water when it is blessed by a priest or deacon, who calls down the Holy Spirit to sanctify …