Why we light up the church, an answer to "what was Jesus' actual birthday?" and an invitation from our pastor.

We're nostalgic and disconnected from past generations: How do we reconcile this? If we don't change the hearts of people, our "change" will not last.

Jesus did not need to be baptized. He did not have to be presented in the Temple. He being fully God, Jesus could have done without these human traditions. But with humility, He chose to enter entirely into our humanity.

What are the ingredients for a good adventure?

We are bombarded - with emails, texts, phone calls, news, interruptions... the list could go on. What should we listen to, and how should we tune out the noise? Msgr. James Watkins gives some practical tips on how to shape our minds and hearts to hear and heed what really matters.

Have you always wanted to go on the biggest adventure of your life? Here's the place to start.

When Jesus approached John the Baptist to be baptized, John "tried to prevent him." Jesus insisted. Why on earth was this so important? In this homily, we discover the answer.

Are we afraid of what God can do through us? Are we afraid, like Herod in this week's reading, that God might take what's good from us instead of give what's best to us?

King Herod "was greatly troubled" at the news of Jesus, "the newborn king of the Jews." He asked the magi to find Jesus and to "bring me word" - not stating that he intended to kill him. What was all this mess about? From a metaphysics professor at The Catholic University of America, take a listen to this homily: a fascinating psychological take on the insecurity of the Herods.