The notion of "industry" as a virtue must not obscure the simple fact that even our ability to work is the gift of God.

It's the cathedral of Rome and therefore the mother church of the world!  Popes Innocent III and Leo XIII are buried there.  Father Augustus Tolton of our diocese, a candidate for sainthood, was ordained there in 1886.

The homilist was away throughout the month of October.

Bear with the idea of a school having a mausoleum.

"Being a Christian" is not a static condition.  It's all about changing and growing.

The parable that everyone hates.

Crucifixion as an act of terror, and Jesus' embrace of his crucifixion as the dispelling of terror for his faithful people.

The often exhausting details of living in communion as God's people.

The second of two parts on leadership and all that's implied.

The first of two parts on leadership.

Humor is a form of communication.  We are challenged to hear the humorous banter between Jesus and this woman.