In the lengthy tradition of Christian theology, considerable attention has gone to understanding attributes of God that can be discerned through Scripture and natural revelation. For example, He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and perfect in justice, mercy, and holiness. There is also a long tradition of “apophatic” theology, also called “negative …

Damascus began as a Catholic Summer Youth Camp for children in the Diocese of Columbus, but over the past 25 years it has grown into something much more. “We often say that we are a Catholic missionary movement that’s seeking to bring as many people as possible to an encounter …

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati has been a beacon of faith and hope for area Catholics since its dedication nearly 180 years ago. Two of Cincinnati’s faithful shepherds played significant roles in its construction or renovation: then-Bishop John Baptist Purcell and Archbishop Karl Joseph …

God our Father, We give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old. We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation; May they find courage and perseverance to balance work, family and faith in joy and sacrifice. We pray for our own Fathers around the world whose children …

Pope Francis was an extraordinary shepherd. Amid rapidly changing times, and multiple crises and challenges, he was filled with God’s grace and led the Church and world toward greater compassion, conversation, and justice. Encouraging the world as he declared the Jubilee Year 2025 “Pilgrims of Hope,” Pope Francis said, “Even …

How can Jesus be God and God’s son? One of our Catholic faith’s greatest mysteries is the Trinity: God in three Persons. The word “trin- ity” is not found in the Bible, though God the Father, Son, and Spirit are mentioned by name and in relation to each other according …

Where are you going?” Christians today often reflect on these words spoken by the risen Christ to Peter. For young people especially, these words in Latin, Quo Vadis, are about discerning the trajectory of their futures as they ask, “Am I living a life that is centered on Christ?” While …

As a 22-year-old bride with a theology degree, I was confident I knew what I was getting into on my wedding day. You can laugh; it’s funny, I know. This month, we’ll have 17 years under our belts. And when we look at the photos this year, we’ll have our …

Cincinnati native Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer of St. Cecilia Parish has been appointed the first-ever Executive Director of the Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori (GSCM). After 11 years as Moeller High School’s Chief Financial Officer, he starts his new role in July. “My ultimate goal here is to help this community discern …

While listening to Sacred Heart Radio in 2017, Maureen Teller heard about the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in New York City, a Catholic-affiliated venue dedicated to evangelizing through goodness, truth, and beauty. “That was a galvanizing moment for me,” Teller recalled. “I thought, ‘If they can have this …