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by Franci Revel Eckensberger, Lead Editor
On Friday, May 8, Robert Francis Prevost addressed the world for the first time as Pope Leo XIV. His first address included gratitude towards the late Pope Francis, a Hail Mary, and an emphasis on being a missionary Church, seeking “peace, charity, and closeness, especially to those who are suffering.”
Particularly moving was the manner in which the new pope began his address. He first reminded us of the risen Christ’s “first greeting”–Peace be with you.
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by Marge Hynes, Writer
I didn’t realize it at the time, but I grew up in two very different classrooms of music: one in a church pew, the other on a living room floor.
Sunday mornings were steeped in incense and Latin—the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, where the priest faced east and sacred silence was tangible. Weekday afternoons, however, were reserved for American Idol reruns at my neighbor’s house. Her grandma would make popcorn, and I’d sit cross-legged on the carpet, wide-eyed as young singers stepped into the spotlight. Amid pop ballads and dramatic eliminations, I remember being especially moved by contestants who spoke openly about their faith—Colton Dixon and Lauren Daigle come to mind.
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As we continue to reflect on, mourn, and pray for the legacy and soul of Pope Francis, the world has received word that the papal conclave is officially set to begin on Wednesday, May 7–just over a week from today. In preparation, we invite you to join us in Cardinal Burke’s novena to pray for […]
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As a praise and worship leader in my diocese serving at retreats, LifeTeen events, and conferences, I often come back to the same question: How do we reach young Catholics in a world of endless scrolling, burnout, and spiritual noise? “Corpus Christi,” a song from Le Concorde’s upcoming album, Second Mansions, offers one answer: Meet […]
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Pope Francis has returned home to Christ at 88 years old. After months of illness, his death came on Easter Monday, April 21st, 2025, less than a day after greeting the faithful at St. Peter’s Square for Easter.
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The Ordinary Garden: Approaching Easter with St. Thérèse of Lisieux By Franci Revel Eckensberger, Lead Editor St. Thérèse of Lisieux, known as the Little Flower, was a French Carmelite nun. She died in 1897 at the age of 24, leaving behind a wealth of writings and an influential spirituality of the everyday, which she called […]
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In his new book, To Heights and unto Depths, Father John Nepil doesn’t just recount a month-long trek on the Colorado Trail. Across 217 pages, he takes you on a journey through the Catholic faith and the gift that it is to be human. With each step, he calls readers to look around, breathe deep, […]
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St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish nun and mystic known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy, left behind a remarkable spiritual legacy in her Diary, where she recorded her profound encounters with Jesus. Her writings emphasize the transformative power of suffering—a theme central to Christian spirituality. For St. Faustina, suffering was not merely an affliction to […]
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Blessed Carlo Acutis: 1991-2006Feast Day: October 12 Together, our saints compose a sprawling portrait of devotion and purpose across time and space, each situated in their own unique context. As we wade through an oversaturated, overstimulating modern environment, the crosses we bear often look a little different than those of centuries past–naturally, many Catholics wait […]
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If you’ve ever thought, “No way could I be a saint,” you’re in good company—so did St. Moses the Black (also known as Moses the Strong, Abba Moses the Robber, or Moses the Ethiopian). He was a feared gang leader, a thief, and a fugitive. But through radical conversion, he became one of the Church’s […]
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