Wandering with Purpose: A Life Rooted in the Creed’s Promise Friar Charlie McCarthy lived in anticipation of that promise, embracing each new place and calling with the faith and hope of one who knew that this world is but a step toward eternity. His near 50 years as a Conventual…

This past year, as I have prayed the Nicene Creed during the liturgy, that last phrase, “and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come,” has held particular, personal meaning for me. In January of 2024, our oldest brother, Mike Roddy,…

God entrusted us with the task of taking care of the world. Now we have the responsibility to take care of it and protect it, including all the people who are part of this creation. The protection of human dignity is the focus of the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Refugee…

Parents are the first teachers of the Catholic faith. This is taught in the Second Vatican Council. Pope Francis has added grandparents among these first teachers. I add another faith group, the religious education teachers/catechists in parish programs. As parents, my husband and I wanted our children to experience that…

Earlier this month, I had the joy of witnessing the baptism of Catalina, the first daughter of my best friend Erica and her husband, Zach. The ceremony was a beautiful and intimate gathering at Fort Meade Military Base, celebrated by Archbishop Broglio. Her closest family surrounded Catalina as she was…

Happy Anniversary! This year, 2025 is the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. In his proclamation to announce the Holy Year of 2025, Pope Francis reminds us 2025 is also the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. Since 325 A.D., this Creed has been professed by all Christians. It had…

The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God…