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Bishop Michael G. Duca’s appeal of “no hurricanes” during the recent Hurricane Mass on June 1 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge was met with a resounding “Amen” from people as we warily tread deeper into the season.

Put the candles on the cake and let the Holy Spirit light the fire, it’s time to wish the church a Happy Birthday! 

St. Joan of Arc is considered by many a heroine in both France and the community of saints. But this humble servant, called “the handmaid of Orléans” is a true example of following God with a simple, bold obedience. One of her most well-known sayings is, “Go forward bravely. Fear nothing. Trust in God; all will be well.” Her feast day is May 30.

As you sweat and toil out in the field or spring vegetable garden you glance heavenward and pray for God’s mercy that you will have an abundant crop to send to market or bask in pride while dishing up your homemade vegetables at dinnertime.

“The Diary of Anne Frank,” which first appeared in Amsterdam in 1947 and published in English on April 30,1952 under the title “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl,” is one of the most widely read books in the world.

As scenes of utter chaos and destruction unfold in the Ukraine, the Ukrainian faithful know they can find shelter and comfort in the veil of Mary, particularly under the title of Our Lady of Theotokos, which means “Bearer” or “Mother of God.” 

The Year of St. Joseph has been a bonanza for litany and consecration enthusiasts.

Early Church "Gets on with the Business" of Spreading the Gospel with Help of St. Matthias

May Honors Mary as the Mother of Jesus

Celebrating the 50 days of Easter

Getting away for a 30-day prayer retreat and spending time on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius may seem blissful, yet impossible.  But even in today’s busy world, there’s still a way to make the commitment and find peace through the 19th Annotation.

What is interesting about Groundhog Day, in which a humble mammal, also known as a “Whistle Pig” or “Ground Squirrel,” becomes a celebrity for a day, is that the secular tradition has its roots in the Catholic faith.

The feast of the conversion of St. Paul, Jan. 25, enlightens us to the fact that the saints were also human and some had to be “set straight” before beginning their mission.

Epiphany comes from the Greek word “epiphania,” or “manifestation.” The feast of Epiphany, also known as “three kings day,” is traditionally celebrated the 12th day after Christmas, Jan. 6. In the dioceses of the United States this feast has been moved to the Sunday between Jan. 2 and Jan. 8. This year’s solemnity will be celebrated Jan. 3.

Deciding what Christmas Mass to attend can be one of the more difficult decisions facing families during the holiday season.

It is said that St. Francis was so overcome by emotion while preaching he was unable to say the name Jesus, speaking about him as “the babe of Bethlehem” since he was “unable to utter his name for the tenderness of his love.”