DunkirkFather John Catoir
The movie "Dunkirk" is drawing large crowds as it tells the amazing story of the World War II sea rescue of 338,000 British soldiers trapped on the beaches of northern France. Eight hundred privately ...
Mary, the Mother of God Father John Catoir
Christmas cards abound with the picture of Mary holding the Christ child. It is one of the most endearing images seen repeatedly during the Christmas season. Some of the most famous paintings of Mary ...
To my brother priestsFather John Catoir
After 56 years of the priesthood, at age 85, I want to say a word of thanks to my brother priests, who have sacrificed so much to bring the good news of God's love to our troubled world. Years ago, ...
The beauty of human sexuality Father John Catoir
In an age of porn and sleaze, the need for a deepened respect for the positive aspects of human sexuality is real. In marriage, the desire to give one's self to the delight of the beloved is a sign of ...
Parish community and the spiritual lifeFather John Catoir
There are two things to remember about your spiritual life: 1) It extends way beyond your prayer life to the way you treat others, the way you spend your money, the way you maintain your self-respect ...
How can Catholics relate to Mary? Father John Catoir
Of all the aspects of Mary, her motherhood is the one that takes hold of the average Catholic. We can easily imagine the indescribable intimacy that exists between a mother and son. For this reason, there ...
A cheerful disposition in adversityFather John Catoir
In this post-Pentecost season, it is important to remember some lessons from Jesus: love, pray, go, teach. After his ascension, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us. He wanted to spread his message to the ...
Prince and his unique journey toward God Father John Catoir
The death of the legendary rock star Prince on April 21, 2016, led me to reflect on the impact fame and fortune had on his life. And it reminded me of a phrase I've heard: Fame and fortune won't ruin ...
