DON'T MISS
Duncansville Parish Planning Birth of Mary Celebration
A beloved observance in honor of the Blessed Mother is happening once again this year at a Blair County parish.
The annual Birth of Mary...
CATHOLIC LIVING
The Connection Among Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and the...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past summer, we as a Church went through the entire Eucharistic chapter, or the Bread of Life discourse, of Saint...
God’s Grace Transforming Our Nature in Regard to the Passions/Emotion
By Father Rich Tomkosky
All of us daily deal with the mystery of good and evil. The choice is ultimately ours whether we embrace good...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
Tips for Staying Catholic After College
By Megan Philip Catholic News Service
A few years ago my sister graduated from college and was quickly introduced to the brave new world of...
FAMILY LIFE
KEEPING THE FAITH
A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life.
David Micik found that...
COMMENTARY
The Purification of One’s Heart
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Are our hearts focused on God? Or are they divided? It is a real battle, as Saint Paul says (see Romans...
Suffering and Truth: The Solution?
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Pilate in the Passion narrative from Saint John’s Gospel asks Jesus the biting, yet maybe slightly inquiring, question, "What is truth?"...
The Pearl of Great Price
By Father Rich Tomkosky
The greatest gift God has bestowed on us is not our health, our physical beauty, our family, our livelihood, or our...
The True Test of Charity
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Last week we reflected upon some of the more challenging teachings of Jesus, letting go of anger, being pure in both...
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
By Father Rich Tomkosky
This past Sunday, we celebrated as a Church the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the priesthood and religious...
SPIRITUALITY
Diocese Poised to Celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph
Pilgrimage opportunities, special prayers and reflections, and an art contest are among the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown plans to celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph...