By Dr. R. Jared Staudt “All roads lead to Rome.” This proverbial saying from the ancient empire remained true even as Jesus’ disciples made their way across the world. The Eternal City, the capital of one of the world’s greatest empires, has served as the center of Christ’s Church …

“Here are the injections for Converso. The pawn ticket is Sappa’s. I had forgotten it; renew it on my behalf” (Letters to His Friends and Family, Pier Giorgio Frassati, 238). This was the last letter St. Pier Giorgio Frassati wrote, composed while he was dying of polio at age 24, …

Namesake Born in North Africa around 330 A.D., Monica famously prayed for years for her brilliant son, Aurelius Augustinus, to become Christian. She followed him to Rome, then Milan, where he was influenced by St. Ambrose, and converted before her death. She’s buried in Rome, and thanks to a request …

We all know “America, the Beautiful.” The compelling lyrics ring strong and true every time I hear them, filling me with pride and confidence in the Lord’s greater plan for the United States. The familiar verse asking God to shed His grace upon our nation is a lovely prayer, but …

Would you do something you thought was right even if you knew there was a good chance it would get you killed? On paper, it sounds like this should be an easy “yes.” But I wonder, in reality, is it that simple? What do you do when the high school …

Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” (TOB). For several months, we have been exploring Pope St. John Paul II’s meditations on marriage in Part Two of Theology of the Body (TOB). The pope deeply analyzed chapter 5 …

Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman’s story continues to inspire Catholics because of her joyful faith, prophetic voice and unwavering belief that the Church is strengthened by every culture and people. More than a teacher or speaker, Sr. Thea witnessed to racial justice, evangelization, and hope, helping many Catholics see …

As faithful Catholics, we are called to perform corporal works of mercy, including respectful care of the deceased. Recently, students from Archbishop McNicholas High School, along with some local veterans, restored a forgotten cemetery where several Revolutionary War veterans are buried that was suffering from decades of neglect. Their endeavor …

Stories matter. What you watch matters. What you listen to matters. What you scroll through matters. Whatever you take into yourself has an effect, and there are a lot of stupid stories out there. How do we navigate through the narrative wildness of “NetflInstaTok”? Well first, I’d recommend more silence …