The realization for St. Patrick’s Day is not that we need to be Irish or to drink green beer, but that we can celebrate the vision of this saint. You see, Patrick himself was not Irish. He was not ...

Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 marked the Catholic feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Pet blessings were offered throughout Chicagoland, including at the ...

There is currently considerable discussion about whether it is possible to bless persons in same-sex unions. In light of this, it can be useful to step back and take a look at the topic of blessings ...