Principles for Your Week

John Paul II recognizes in his writings the unique and indispensable place of the mother in the family.

The human dignity of disabled children is under attack in modern times, which is especially manifested in the evil of abortion.

St. Claude exports us on the importance of the Eucharist in deepening the spiritual life.

When faced with difficulties or hatred, Divine love offers transformative power through mercy and forgiveness.

Dr. Donald diMarco emphasized the importance of humor in face of chaos and the ridiculous.

Remembering that life is a journey toward eternity is essential when facing death as an inevitable part of the human experience.

Tragically, divorce has become a commonplace event the lives of many children, eroding the very foundations of a stable society.

Beloved Christendom College professor Brendan McGuire had a tremendous impact through his brilliant lectures and passionate love of life, even while battling against cancer. His passing was a heavy loss to the college and the whole of the community.

Despite not being a Catholic himself, British historian Thomas Babington Macaulay was convinced of the importance and historical impact of the Catholic Church.

In order to combat the feverish consumer culture, Catholics must work to observe Sunday as a holy day of rest.

As the encroaching society grow increasingly hostile toward the faith, enthronement of the Sacred Heart within the home is a source of spiritual strength and protection.

Literary genius J.R.R. Tolkien wrote extensively, including letters to his son on deep influence and importance of the Eucharist.

A moving reflection on the profound beauty and meaning of marriage from the first Synod of the Family in Rome.

Prayer is essential to growth in the spiritual life, especially for the family as the domestic Church.

The family is a prayer community, and as such, it is vital that children witness the power of prayer through their parents .

With a life full of adventure and spiritual growth, St. Godric of Finchale serves as a reminder that sainthood is never boring.

The life of St. Aloysius Gonzaga is a potent reminder the fleetingness of this life and the ultimate end of man.

Dissertation director of Pope Saint John Paul II theologian Rev. Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange masterfully wrote on the the spiritual life and the power of the Mass.

Little-known but deeply influential L. Brent Bozell Jr. touched the lives of many through his passion and faith, including that of Dr. Warren Carroll.

A beautiful prayer composed by one of the Sisters of Life, a religious community exercising a powerful and compassionate ministry helping women chose life.

Catholic geneticist Jérôme Lejeune challenged the idea that faith and scientific reason are incompatible, and defended the intrinsic dignity of human life.

Coventry Patmore wrote poetry celebrating the joys of married life, which contain many elegant spiritual insights.

Pope Pius XII has been much maligned in recent history for his supposed silence during World War Two. In reality however, Pope Pius heroically acted to hide and protect Jewish lives, and spoke decried the encircling evils of the time.

Blessed Solanus Casey displayed incredible joy and wisdom throughout his life, and serves as a remarkable model of humility.

Fr. Lawrence Lovesick wrote inspiringly on the power of kindness, and how we to change our mindset to become more kind and charitable.