The Sunday Obligation and the 21st Century
by Rob Agnelli Every time I get the two-week reminder for my dental cleaning appointment, I would start flossing my teeth again. I do this not so much because I have forgotten to floss over the last five and half months, but because I want to avoid the chastisement for not flossing from the hygienist. […]
Why My Family Is Marching for Life
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a […]
Dear Pro-Life Generation, Keep Loving Life!
The first time I ever participated in a pro-life event, I was in third grade. I was helping my mom make signs for her middle school students who were attending the March for Life in Washington D.C. The signs read, “Respect Life.” I followed her directions when decorating the signs, but began to wonder why […]
From Saul to Paul: How Hearts Are Converted at IBT
by Tara K.E. Brelinsky On December 26th we celebrated the feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr of the Church. When I read the gospel for the feast day, a particular line stuck out in my mind. It caused me to consider what might precipitate a conversion of heart. The setting for the gospel on […]
Knowing your Mother Part II
by Rob Agnelli In Part I, we discussed how a true relationship with Mary requires takes a decision of both the head and the heart. In this second installment, I would like to show how my personal relationship with the Queen Mother was no different. For much of my adult Christian life I was more […]
Five Ways to Seek Truth in the New Year
by Allison Mallory That time of year is approaching again. Time to make commitments to change the quality of our lives. Time to make plans that are believed to be a sure path to happiness. The time we seek the better, more-perfect version of ourselves through dedication to New Year’s resolutions. The most popular resolution […]
