The scent of Sacred Chrism is unmistakable – a fragrance reserved for the Church’s most sacred moments.
Editorials and Columns
Sharing in the divinity of Christ: The mystery of water and wine, theosis, and our baptismal call
During the preparation of the gifts at Mass, the deacon or priest pours a small amount of water into the chalice of wine, praying: “By the mystery of this water and wine, may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity.”
The goal of the National Eucharistic Revival
As the National Eucharistic Revival comes to and end on Pentecost on June 8, 2025, we can look back over this three-year journey and reflect on if it has met its goal.
Faith, floods, and the unsung heroes of YOUTH 2000
We had worried all week about the potentially dangerous storms that would hit over the weekend of YOUTH 2000 this March 14-16.
Pilgrims of Hope: Christian Hope
It has always struck me that Christian hope is not at all like the colloquial, everyday hope so often bandied about in our lives.
Pilgrims of Hope: The Best You Can Be for God
Who do you want to present yourself as? What can you do to make things straight? Who do you want to be in faith?
Pilgrims of Hope: Our Mother of Holy Hope
This image is one dear to the Passionist Congregation it was originally given to our founder, St. Paul of the Cross, by Pope Clement XIV.
‘They don’t care what you know till they know that you care’
“They don’t care what you know till they know that you care.” This is a saying I heard many years ago and this is the core of what youth ministry looks like here at St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro.
Pilgrims of Hope: Who Do I Want to Be This Year?
As a new year always starts, people set New Year’s resolutions to help them achieve a goal.
Pilgrims of Hope: Surprised by Hope
“Whatever is behind this door,” she seemed to brace herself as she inserted the key into the lock, “Don’t let anything surprise you.”