THE POWER OF A CRISIS OF FAITH AND A GOOD CONFESSION

The Breakthough of the Risen Christ: A Short Story by Fr. Edlefsen
March 26, 2026
The Crisis of Faith A Short Story

By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen

Seth McMinn had a dozen bumper stickers on the transom of his 2003 Honda Element, which he street-parked in front of an adobe house...Read more

DO YOU WANT PEACE IN OUR WORLD?

Beg the Intercession of Mary: Our Lady of Hope, Dawn of the New World
March 24, 2026
OUR LADY OF HOPE – THE DAWN OF THE NEW WORLD She will intervene and bring peace, if only we ask her!

Fr. Frederick Edlefsen

January 28, 1871: The Franco-Prussian War was ending. The defeated...Read more

The Paschal Triduum

Experience the World’s Three Most Important Days
March 23, 2026

By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen

Holy Thursday ( https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040226-Supper.cfm ): The Triduum begins at 7:00 PM on Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Eucharist and the...Read more

Encountering Others

From the Life of Nathaniel Hawthorne
March 17, 2026

By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) remains one of America’s preeminent novelists, best known for his masterpiece, The Scarlet Letter . Yet, his literary legacy is mirrored by a profound family legacy of...Read more

The Penitential Rites

March 10, 2026

By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen

During this mid-stage of Lent, the Church throughout the world prepares “catechumens” – adults on the path to Baptism – to live in the Way of the Lord Jesus. This preparation...Read more
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