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In the fast-paced world of gourmet cooking, Julia Child remains an icon of…

For 29 July 2021, Memorial of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, based on John 11:19-27

For 27 July 2021, Tuesday of week 17 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 13:36-43

If not all eyes are fixed on the Tokyo Olympics, at least several hundred million are at any given…

We begin a three-part series with Dr. Walt Larimore, physician and author of more than 40 books, including the best seller Fit Over 50.  Dr. Walt has…

In what sounded like an announcement over a bullhorn, the waitress alerted…

Watching the cottonwood seed tufts floating lazily by on a golden afternoon in rural Ireland,…

Good Sheep Share in the Work of the Good Shepherd: July 18, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

The conclusion to our interview with award-winning novelist and teacher Gary Schmidt.

For 17 July 2021, Saturday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 12:14…

Having participated in multiple funerals during the last three weeks, I found…

Much of Europe and even North America has little on its collective mind (for a change) other than…

Chosen to be Holy: July 11, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For 12 July 2021, Monday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:37-38

For 10 July 2021, Saturday of week 14 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:24…

Listen to author Gary Schmidt provide some fascinating insights to his writing, inspiration and motivation.

While I never owned a pair of blue suede shoes, I do remember dancing in a…

For 7 July 2021, Wednesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 10:1-7

Freedom is like the air we breathe – we hardly notice it until it is challenged, threatened, or…

For 5 July 2021, Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Portugal , based on Matthew 9…

Strength in Freedom: July 4, 2021 Homily by Fr. Patrick Hyde, OP

For 4 July 2021, Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, based on Mark 6:1–6

Award-winning author - (National Book Award finalist and Newberry prize winner) - former Yankees (now Mets fan) - teacher - medievalist - UofI grad -…

During the 1960’s and 70’s, many of us remember listening to the comedian…