Nearly forty years after Pope John Paul II first proclaimed that “we are an Easter people,” his words still cut through the noise of today's world. How can we live not as people defined by darkness, but as witnesses to a hope and people of peace?...

For Christians, Easter is more than a day. How can we keep the celebration going for the next few weeks? Read how the power of the Resurrection can transform our every day lives...

The week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday has been set apart to help us reflect on the transformative story of our faith. How can we carry these lessons into our lives throughout the year...

Laetare, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, received this nickname because the entrance antiphon for the liturgy of the day begins with the word “rejoice.” Despite the state of the world, how can we still rejoice and be instruments of God's peace...

Salesian joy is not shallow optimism. It does not ignore suffering or pretend that everything is easy. Rather, it springs from courage. How did a recent retreat remind Fr. Joe of this, and how can we practice Salesian joy in our lives?...

The depth of God's love for us goes beyond this world. It has been said that the proof of God’s presence in a person‘s life is the presence of joy. How do joy and hope work together and help us spread our faith?