From syncretism to popular traditions: the enduring strength of religion in Brazilian culture and its contrast with religious experience in the United States
As we wind down from last weekend’s Easter celebrations, we can reflect on how lovely our Easter morning brunches and baskets full of candy from the Easter bunny are....
Lent is a time to give up things you enjoy in order to think about and prepare for Easter. I have given up many things over the years, and...
It’s around this time of year that I start to hear those around me discuss what they’re planning on giving up for Lent. Toying with options and weighing their...
St. Gerard Church's primary goal is to create a home for all during the holiday season.
As a girl who has grown up religiously in the Catholic Church, Christmas has always been one of my favourite holidays. When I was a kid, I obviously loved...
I grew up Catholic, however, my family didn’t go to church every Sunday. I did go to religion classes and made the sacraments, but I didn’t truly understand my...
I was raised in the Roman Catholic faith tradition. I attended a Catholic middle school and high school, and I chose to continue my studies at a Jesuit college....
Being a Catholic woman in college has its challenges—as does practicing any religion in college. It is very easy to become consumed with the secular college life and not...