Pope Francis, in accordance with an ancient tradition, proclaimed 2025 a Jubilee Year with the central theme of hope. He qualifies hope saying, “This hope has nothing to do with mere ‘human’ optimism or the ephemeral...

At the Nativity, we celebrated Jesus’ birth in flesh and blood.  Today, we celebrate a second “birth”—His and ours. Gospel (Read Lk 3:15-16, 21-22) St. Luke tells us that John the Baptist raised many Messianic...

St. William of Bourges was born around 1155 near Nevers, France. He felt drawn to a life of prayer and service early on, eventually joining a religious community where he deepened his commitment to simplicity and...