What to Expect at the National Eucharistic Congress in July

The United States’ first event of its kind in more than half a century, the National Eucharistic Congress is expected to draw more than 40,000 Catholics July 17-21 for five days of prayer, speakers, liturgies and worship, all entered on Jesus in the Eucharist.

Sts. Peter and Paul, Models of Redemption

On June 29, we celebrate the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, which honors the twin founders of the See of Rome for their courage in proclaiming the faith, even unto martyrdom. St. Augustine once said, “Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed. And so we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles’ blood. Let us embrace what they believed, their life, their labors, their sufferings, their preaching, and their confession of faith.”

Like the Saints, We Have the Eucharist

We know that the entire Bible is centered on the person of Jesus. Every word points to the Word made flesh, and sometimes you can even find passages written long before His birth that very clearly describe Him.

Two Words on the Lips Of Jesus: ‘Talitha Koum’

How’s your Aramaic? My knowledge of biblical Aramaic is still quite good, even though when I first dove into that language as a graduate student, the textbook we used was no more than a cheap, low-quality photocopy of an out-of-print Aramaic grammar written in Latin by Ludovicus (no doubt his family called him Luis) Palacios.

Let Your Faith Grow Under Summer Skies

As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 248th founding, we are already experiencing the hazy, lazy days of summer. This time of the year is known for relaxation, vacation, and enjoying the good life.