Catholicism is inherently beautiful, and Tim Langenderfer knew this from a young age. Langenderfer grew up attending Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, which was “the most beautiful cathedral,” he said. Here, he found a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Mass and Catholicism. Langenderfer’s appreciation for beauty …

The pain of regret can be crippling. But the Church offers a message of hope: nothing is beyond God’s mercy. As we near the conclusion of the Year of Mission within the National Eucharistic Revival, we are reminded that the Eucharist is not just a celebration. It’s an invitation—to healing, …

Whether in Mass at a local parish or chapel across the world, the Eucharist is something all Catholics share. Some members of St. John the Baptist in Harrison had the opportunity to join in the Eucharist not only at their parish but with their twinning parishes in El Salvador. St. …

by Kary Ellen Berger In the challenging and sometimes forgotten corners of our society, Catholic prison ministry offers a beacon of hope and healing. As we reflect on the words from Proverbs 3:5a, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,” we are reminded that faith can transform even the …

THERE ARE MANY AVENUES FOR PRAYER, INCLUDING ART. IN THE MARIAN LIBRARY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON (UD), THIS SACRED CONNECTION COMES ALIVE IN BREATHTAKING WAYS. Housing thousands of art pieces dedicated to Mary, the library invites visitors to encounter faith through the visual language of devotion. Each work is …

The famous line from the movie Field of Dreams is, “If you build it, he will come.” Such was Chris and Chuck Schell’s mindset when they transformed two-and-a-half acres of lawn into one point seven acres of prairie for pollinators and other wildlife. Although born and raised in Chicago, they …

Real World Broadcasting Experience in the Classroom!! By Kary Ellen Berger It’s a Friday night as you tune into a high school football or basketball game. One might expect such a broadcast from a local news station, but this is the ENN—Elder News Network. Established at Elder High School in …

by Kary Ellen Berger Giving thanks to God goes beyond words and impacts every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s through prayer, helping others or simply feeling grateful, we are invited to recognize His many blessings. Those blessings and more will be celebrated as the Church prepares for the Jubilee …

Christ commands us to love our neighbors and care for the least among us. For high school student Max Milbourn, this call became a mission to combat hunger. Now a senior at Moeller High School, Milbourn created a service opportunity, Sandwiches for All, for his fellow classmates to make peanut …

As the National Eucharistic Revival concludes in June 2025, opportunities remain to not only celebrate the gift of the Eucharist but be transformed by it—moving beyond church walls to share Christ’s love and compassion with those most in need. The Eucharist is more than receiving Jesus’ Body and Blood, it …