St. Francis of Assisi 

When we think of Advent, it’s natural that Christmas isn’t far behind in our minds. And with Christmas on our minds, the time of Advent becomes obscured. Instead of a “period of devout and expectant...

Partly a conversion story, partly a study in the triumph of friendship over isolation, the moving comedy-tinged drama “The Holdovers” (Focus) is an intimate, beautifully crafted film. Yet, while this...

“Works of Mercy.” By Sally Thomas. Wisconsin: Wiseblood Books, 2022. 269 pages. Paperback: $16; Kindle: $7. I read a lot of novels, but other than passing on recommendations to friends, I have never...

There’s a common joke in religious education that the answer to every question in religion class is “Jesus.” I once made the mistake of sharing that with students in a class, and for the next three...

“The Cycle Show” is an educational, interactive, multimedia, fertility awareness workshop that allows girls to understand what is happening to their bodies as they mature and uses a respectful style...