Throughout the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, girls flocked to religious orders in Christianity. What happened? Education. The great founders of religious orders of women...

A researcher recently asked himself, “What makes me happy?” – and then he did some research to back up what he found out. He believes...

Father Michael McGarry, CSP, President of the Paulist Fathers To me, each New Year is an opportunity – an opportunity for a fresh start that...

The following is a homily for Sunday, Dec. 29, the Feast of the Holy Family.   Learning a language has some hidden difficulties. We presume,...

How did Ben Franklin put it? “Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.” A bit cynical, to be sure. Guests arrive and we...

Merry Christmas from the Paulist Fathers! The following are the Scripture readings for the Christmas Midnight Mass.   First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-6 The people who...

Reading 1: Is 7:10-14 The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the...

The following is a homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22. What shall I get so-and-so for Christmas? Or where will we go...

I took ballroom dancing class one summer while a priest in San Francisco. Don’t ask. Anyway, we were taught all sorts of Latin dances. I...