When the local newspaper did a story on my pilgrimage after I returned, it included a picture of my one badly blistered foot. That photo attracted as much commentary as anything else in the article.

I’ve been writing this column for seven years. From the outset I felt the purpose of this column was to explore what it means to walk my faith in the world. By that, I mean I profess to be a Catholic ...

This week, Mom’s hospice journey took a turn for the worse. She is completely bed-bound, and speech is limited to a few words. But it was also during this week that I shared a beautiful moment with ...

Our emotions and feelings can hinder our faith walk. So as believers we have to bring our emotions in line with the word of God so that we are ruled by the word and not our emotions. Our feelings and ...

I try to walk our two big dogs each night, to give them and myself exercise, but also to get away from the toils of the day for just a little bit. Ironically, I destroy the effort because I ...

In the midst of war and suffering, the Catholic faithful of Holy Family parish in northern Gaza continue to walk in the light of faith. Eight children received their first holy Communion this past ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X “Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures. In today’s ...

Spiritual leaders and people of faith are invited to walk and pray in Erie on Nov. 1 for the city, the country and more.

A woman on a prayer ministry to walk the perimeter of the United States is crossing into North Dakota today. The Rev. Carol Cruise left Fisher, Minn., on Tuesday and followed U.S. Highway 2 into East ...