Principles for Your Week

Today, we invite you to join us in exploring the joyful witness left by so many early Christians of how Christ's love can bring joy in the midst of even the greatest sorrow. Through their example, they transformed and inspired the broken world around them. And today, they can undoubtedly inspire us as well.

The light continues to shine in the darkness, no matter how frightening this darkness may seem. The wise poet T.S. Eliot understood this well, and today we invite you to join us in reflecting on his insights, as well as the hope we receive from Christ, the Lord of History.

Reflect upon the causes and effects of our culture's confusion but also on the hope we have in the face of these difficulties. Only in the union of faith and reason is the fullness of truth to be found.

Reflect on the story of St. Hyacinth, whose life shows us that God can work miracles and brings thousands of souls to Himself if we live our vocations fervently and faithfully. May his story inspire us to live our Faith boldly as examples to our families and communities.

Explore the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Bl. Carlo’s love for the Eucharist, and the exuberant example of faith he provides, show that great holiness is indeed possible even in these current dark times.

Today, listen to a personal letter from St. Teresa of Calcutta. May her beautiful words inspire us to be intentional in spending time with our families and filling our homes with the love of Christ. 

Examine the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and how he championed the harmony of faith and reason. In our age where faith is divorced from reason, the wisdom of St. Thomas is more timely than ever. 

Reflect on the words of Pope St. John Paul II, "The Pope of Truth," and his thoughts on St. Thomas. The stable foundation of Aquinas' philosophy and theology is the antithesis of the instability that many experience today. The "golden wisdom" of Aquinas is needed now more than ever in this divided and confused age. 

Today, let us take heart and be inspired by the words of Pope St. Leo the Great as he reflects on the lives of Sts. Peter and Paul. Through their holy examples, let us not forget the great triumphs of the early Christians even amidst the most savage of persecutions. 

Today, reflect on the last address Pope St. John Paul II wrote to the faithful, though he sadly passed before he was able to give it. His timely words are a brilliant reminder to us of the merciful love of God that is the true object of our hearts and the only means by which our wounded world may be healed.

Today, join me in reflecting on the words of Jesus Christ and Pope Saint John Paul II on our duty to hand on the Catholic Faith. In a culture where the Faith is being increasingly overturned and rejected, it is more important than ever to continue living and sharing our Faith boldly. If not now, then when?

Today, join me in reflecting on the exhortations of Pope St. John Paul to young pilgrims in the Eternal City. We don't need to be in Rome, however, to live out this powerful call. May this challenge inspire you to bear witness to Christ in the midst of your daily life. 

The death of Blessed Miguel Pro serves as an incredible witness to Christ-like forgiveness, even in the most tragic and evil of circumstances. 

The Ulma family – an entire family set to be beatified this year – serves as a heroic model of courage in the midst of suffering and persecution.

St. Patrick remains the great apostle of Ireland and his prayer the Lorica displays staunch commitment to Christ in times of struggle. 

The power and mystery of beauty draws us toward contemplation of the world around us and its Creator. 

John Henry Newman examines the guiding principles behind the Catholic university. The Catholic university seeks to promote education not for its own sake but for the flourishing of man.

C. S. Lewis in his book Mere Christianity offers an examination of the true purpose of the state, which is so often forgotten today.

In the midst of worldly chaos, we can strengthen our spiritual lives by taking time to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

G.K. Chesterton's riveting book The Everlasting Man illustrates the key truth of the Christian vision of history: that God became incarnate and dwelt on earth in the fullness of time.

Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared in the midst of darkness to proclaim and spread the light of the the essential message of God's love.

We can prepare to enter into the Christmas season by contemplating Mary the Mother of God, who held Heaven in her arms.

In her humility the Blessed Virgin Mary serves as an ideal model of hope and holiness.

In a season often beset with sentimentality, we must not forget that Christmas celebrates a real historical event, that of the Incarnation.

In the busyness that surrounds the Advent season, it is important to spend time cultivating our relationship with God through prayer.