Virtue & Spiritual Disciplines

God’s laws lead to Jubilee
Sabbath rest is trending. We are hearing more and more Christians lament the breakneck pace of modern life and the necessity of...

Why I became Catholic at a time like this
A cradle Anglican, Kasey Kimball grew up in Newburyport, Mass., moving to Vancouver in 2014 to attend Regent College. In 2018, ...

The Perfect Disposition for Holy Week
How should we approach the beginning of Holy Week? Fr. Mark-Mary explains that following Mary's example is the most powerful wa...

Don’t white-knuckle this Lent
What if your human nature was not something you had to fight against, but something very good that prayer, fasting, and almsgiv...

Lent: Choose Your Weapons Wisely
How to fight the battle for our souls — and win.If you knew you had to fight for your life, would you want some time to prepare...

Who was the real St. Valentine?
Valentine's Day celebrates the life of St. Valentine of Rome, a priest who was martyred on February 14.
February 14 marks the ...

St. Valentine and the Catholic origins of February 14
St. Valentine, patron saint of Terni, Italy
In the Italian city of Terni, Catholics look forward to February 14 as the feast d...

The Beauty of Hope
In the midst of a fallen world, Fr. John Riccardo speaks about the unwavering trust and hope that Christians are called to. W...

What This Jubilee Year 2025 Means for You
2025 is a Jubilee Year of Hope for the entire Catholic Church, and Fr. Mark-Mary has all of the answers to your questions abo...