It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.-Saint Thomas Aquinas, whose feast we celebrate today.The effects of Snowmageddon:  The Holy Spirit has been hinting to me lately about the need for more good humor. Reminders haveRead More

It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.-Saint Thomas Aquinas, whose feast we celebrate today.The effects of Snowmageddon:  The Holy Spirit has been hinting to me lately about the need for more good humor. Reminders haveRead More

Just beyond the sounds of basketball – squeaking shoes, the ref’s whistle, shouted encouragement – an old rivalry echoes.Read More

Meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the Vatican, Pope Francis told him he had high hopes for peace.Read More

Following complaints by some Catholics and leaders of an organization for victims of clergy sexual abuse, Archbishop John C. Nienstedt is leaving a temporary position with a parish in Battle Creek, Michigan.Read More

“We all need to pull together to make sure everyone taken care of,” Teresa Eaton said.Read More

I had suggested that we build a snowman several times over the past few days, but no one ever seemed interested.So we have spent most of the time throwing snowballs. It’s hard to top snowball throwing.But today while I was brushing snowballs off my coat—our younger son has a decent armRead More

Pope Francis will visit Sweden in October to participate in an ecumenical service and the beginning of a year of activities to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.Read More