A daily practice that defeats evil, brings peace

When life kicks you in the teeth and you’re down for the count, you find out quickly who your friends are.

Miracles, modern life and Catholicism in a tough, cynical world

What on earth do all miracles, modern life and being Catholic have to do with each other?

Thoroughly Dominican but not a Religious: St. Catherine of Siena

Fourth in a series She was a Dominican but not a religious. She held no leadership position in the Church or society but was one...

Dominica a fondo pero no hermana religiosa: Santa Catalina de Siena

Era una dominica pero no una hermana religiosa. No tenía ninguna posición de liderazgo en la Iglesia o la sociedad, pero fue una de las personas más influyentes del siglo XIV.

‘Little Boy’: Changing the culture, one film at a time

If there’s one thing Americans can agree on in this era of social discord, it’s that we love film. We spent a staggering $10 billion on movie tickets in 2009.

Palm Sunday homily: ‘What wondrous love’

Read Bishop Olmsted's homily from Palm Sunday Mass.

Native Texan follows call to desert

When this opportunity came up to become editor of The Catholic Sun, my family and I prayerfully discerned that this was where God was calling us. So like St. Joseph, who was called by God to take his family to the desert, we’ve been called to come to Arizona.

Overturning Racial Prejudice: Mother Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament

From the time she was a child, Katharine devoted her heart and soul, her creative mind and strong determination, to serving those who were hungry and disenfranchised.

Vencer el prejuicio racial: Madre Catalina Drexel y las Hermanas del Santísimo Sacramento

Desde su niñez, Catalina dedicó su alma y corazón, su mente creativa y firme determinación, para servir aquellos que estaban hambrientos y privados de sus derechos.

Making the most of Lent by doing away with indifference

Most of us will probably never have to risk our lives in order to help someone. The question is, what are we doing with this precious life that we’ve been given? Are we squandering it on trivialities? And what will the Father find when He looks into our heart and searches for compassion?