Faith Hakesley
 

+JMJ+ This past Sunday, Catholics celebrated the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. It is a special day on which the Church invites us to fix our eyes, minds, and hearts on the reality of the Eucharist: Jesus Christ (Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity) is truly present under the humble appearances of bread and wine. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith (CCC 1324). It is Christ Himself, our strength, our sustenance, and our Savior. Every time we receive Him in Holy Commu

Meeting (or even just hearing about) a priest who is also a survivor of clerical abuse stops me in my tracks.

There are situations in which we genuinely want to help someone.

+JMJ+ Every June, we are surrounded by messages of affirmation and celebration tied to LGBTQ+ identities. For Catholics, this month can bring tension, not because we reject people, but because we are committed to truth. Truth is not negotiable even when it’s not considered fashionable. The Church has never changed its teaching on this not even under Pope Francis, whose words have often been misunderstood or misrepresented. His well-known phrase, “Who am I to judge?” has been

We live in a time of constant content. Quotes, images, and videos fly at us from every direction.

+JMJ+ If there’s one word I could use to describe the last several months, it’s surrender (followed closely by trust) . This season of my life has been marked by a lot of change. My family is full of hope and joy (and nervousness) as we anticipate the birth of our sixth child due this fall. I have navigated through grief and loss, celebrating unexpected joys, and enduring unexpected sufferings. I'm doing my best to remain steady through the trials and errors. There's also

+JMJ+ Years ago, when my brother suddenly died at 22, before we even had the autopsy results, a local paper ran a story implying...

+JMJ+ To anyone out there searching for faith or returning to it after years away, this is for you. Maybe you’ve been hurt. Maybe...

+JMJ+ Mother’s Day can bring out a full range of emotions. For some, it’s a day of celebration—of hugs, flowers, and thank-you’s. It’s a...

+JMJ+ Don’t you just hate it when people mock the Catholic Church? When they reduce sacred traditions to no more than pomp and...

+JMJ+ Pope Francis has died. This is a time for deep prayer for his eternal soul and for our church. It is not a time for division, fear,...

+JMJ+ Hello, old friend. It’s been awhile since I took my violin out. Years ago, one of my greatest childhood passions was nearly stolen...

+JMJ+ As someone who deeply loves my faith and my Church, I feel compelled to point out a glaring injustice. I generally avoid politics...

I have found solace and peace in many places. One of those places is the Latin Mass.

+JMJ+ I am a Catholic survivor of clergy abuse, and my faith has been tested in many ways. The betrayal I experienced from someone who...

+JMJ+ I am thrilled to share my thoughts on the beautiful new 365-day prayer book, Pray with Us: A Saint for Every Day by Belinda Terro...

Let this be a call to action for all of us. To remember the immense love and grace that Jesus offers us in the Eucharist.

Dr. Paolo Ruffini Head of the Dicastery for Communication Vatican City Dear Dr. Ruffini, We write to you as victims of clerical abuse,...

+JMJ+ While women around us can certainly inspire, motivate, and encourage us, it is to Mary and the saints to whom we should look to...

A reflection on Jesus of Divine Mercy +JMJ+ Jesus suffered everything we suffered. He joins us in our suffering and never leaves our...