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Symposium to Honor Fr. Crossin’s Legacy on April 18th

The Washington Theological Consortium is hosting a special symposium on Thursday, April 18 to honor the legacy of the renowned Catholic ecumenist, the late Fr. John Crossin, OSFS. A distinguished panel of theologians will discuss insights from his final book, published months before his death.

Sacred and Traumatic

Sacred and Traumatic

...I was once told, “Do not Easter my Lent!” In other words, do not rush to the Resurrection, instead, stay at the foot of the cross for a while. In the most challenging moment of my life, I found myself at the foot of the cross juxtaposed next to our Salesian emphasis on living the present moment...

Awaking Again to Confession

Awaking Again to Confession

During Lent we journey toward that Paschal Mystery by which our Lord has redeemed the whole world, bringing sinners – including us – to salvation. We best prepare for this by confidently entrusting ourselves to the mercy of God, communicated to us uniquely and experientially in Confession...

Francis and Mark at the Super Bowl

Francis and Mark at the Super Bowl

This past Sunday, millions may have been surprised to find prayer amid the Super Bowl when the Catholic app, Hallow, launched its new commercial. When I saw this, I immediately thought of St. Francis de Sales and his dedication to reaching people through the communication methods of his own day...

The Beginnings of Great Things Are Small

The Beginnings of Great Things Are Small

The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales created Nativity in the image of our patron, St. Francis de Sales. Through the grace of God and the generosity of so many men and women, Nativity has grown and has become a beacon of hope for young boys who today have grown into Salesian Gentlemen in every sense of the phrase...