Kirk Gomes

Did you know that the first person in the United States to earn a PhD in computer science was a Catholic nun? Watch the video to learn more!

It might seem like a strange prayer request, but with robotics and artificial intelligence advancing so quickly, there are many opportunities for us…and the potential for abuse. May our technology always be used to protect the dignity of the human person! (And be sure to drop by tomorrow. We’ll have a post about a Catholic

Have you had a trip canceled this year because of COVID-19? If you missed out, here’s a fun way to switch things up. Together with your family, research the country you had planned to visit and base your dinner on that country’s cuisine.

When the plague hit Milan and famine followed, St. Charles worked tirelessly, using his diocese’s funds to feed 60,000+ people a day. When the civil authorities fled in terror, he stayed and ministered to the sick and dying. You can read more about his ministry here: https://angelusnews.com/faith/charles-borromeo-a-saint-for-the-crisis/

We will not soon forget this Election Day, conducted in the midst of a pandemic. It’s a great day to pray and fast AND to remember that our God is in charge, no matter what! If you’re headed to the polls later today, consider reflecting on this conscience formation handout from the USCCB: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/parishes-and-schools/upload/Conscience-Formation-bulletin-insert.pdf

How many cups of coffee have you needed to get you through this strange year? While you’re thinking of that, make a guess as to which pope tried coffee and was so impressed he refused to ban its sale in Europe. (Some people thought it was dangerous and wanted an embargo.) The correct answer is

Can we pray for your beloved dead today? Just leave a short note in the comments. We will pray for them at Mass today.

St. Ignatius of Loyola is so wise: “In time of desolation never make a change; but be firm and constant in the resolutions and determination in which one was the day preceding such desolation.” Have patience and faith, and God will see you through this dark time.

We wish you a blessed Solemnity of All Saints today. All you holy men and women, pray for us!