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Every September 14, the Church pauses to celebrate something that at first glance seems strange: the Exaltation of the Cross. The word exaltation means “lifting up” or “glorifying.” It’s a reminder that the instrument once used for shame and execution now stands as the very sign of salvation and hope. We do not merely remember …

“Go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me” (Matthew 19:21). I have heard the story of the Rich Young Man countless times. As a cradle Catholic, it is one of those Gospel passages that became familiar to me at an early age. …

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck A reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 13:24-30 Dear Friends in Christ, There was once a boy, not much older than fourteen, who wandered the dusty back roads near a small farming town at the turn of the century. He was an orphan, left to fend for himself in a …

Editor’s note: Article originally published on April 11, 2017. I mentioned this analogy a few weeks ago when referring to the spiritual life, but I like the tangibility of it so I will mention it again. Saint Teresa of Avila likened the soul and its journey in the spiritual life to the navigation through a …

Welcome to another The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies! Growing up, one of my favorite parts of Sunday was flipping to the comics section of the newspaper: a little pocket of humor, color, and light-heartedness to start the week. Now, in that same spirit, I’m excited to share this weekly collection of wholesome, funny Catholic comic …