As the Church celebrates Gaudete Sunday – Fr Edmund Power reflects on the theme of “joy” that permeates the liturgy on the Third Sunday of Advent. By Fr Edmund Power, OSB Rejoice in the Lord always! The words of the entrance antiphon of today’s Mass, taken from the letter of St …

There’s always a blend of sadness and excitement when I leave Cincinnati to return to my studies in Rome. It’s tough to leave home: family, parishioners, Skyline Chili, and the Midwest’s iconic seasons, especially the snowfalls (Rome only sees snow once every 10 years); but it is exciting and a …

As the Church marks the Second Sunday of Advent, Jenny Kraska offers her reflection on the Gospel reading for the day. By Jenny Kraska At this time of year, I love to watch It’s a Wonderful Life – one of my favorite Christmas movies. No matter how many times I’ve seen it, …

As the Church marks the First Sunday of Advent, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on why Advent is a supreme time for praying for reconciliation and world peace. By  Father Luke Gregory, OFM As the world enters the sacred season of Advent, a period of preparation and reflection for many Christians, …

As Pope Leo XIV visits Turkish Christians in Istanbul, our Editorial Director reflects on how his words offer a message for the whole Church. By Andrea Tornielli While meeting the “little flock” of Turkish Catholics at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul, Pope Leo XIV spoke words that not …

As Pope Leo XIV prepares to depart on his first Apostolic Journey, which takes him to Türkiye and Lebanon on November 27 to December 2, our Editorial Director explores the visit as a sign of unity and peace for the Middle East. By Andrea Tornielli As it was for Pope …

In the month ahead we will celebrate Advent and Christmas. As we chant “O Come, O Come Emanuel,” Advent days will teach us prayer and patience as we long for the coming of our Savior. When we finally sing out “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” Christmas days will call us …

By Sister Constance Veit, lsp As we look toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, I realize that 2025 is quickly coming to an end, and so is the Jubilee Year of Hope. What will be our take-aways from this special time of grace? Hope has become more real for me this year …

We go around the table every year: “I’m grateful for my family and friends,” somebody says. “I’m grateful for pie,” one child pipes up. Thinking ahead to my turn, I want to voice something that’s heartfelt and unique, but, most years, I realize that I’ve done little reflection on the …

As the Church marks the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme, “A century later – the Kingship we still need” By Abbot Marion Nguyen Today’s Gospel confronts us with one of the most striking contradictions in all of Scripture: …