Eternal Summer As I’ve gotten older, my view of summer has changed. As a kid, nothing beat it. No school. Long days spent swimming, running barefoot in the backyard, chasing fireflies, hanging out with friends, going on vacation. Summer was freedom — pure, uncomplicated joy. But as an adult — and especially as a parent — summer is different. There’s a built-in nostalgia from our own childhoods, an expectation that…
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What the Church Needs… “Habemus Papam,” We have a pope! The world listened with anticipated joy as the traditional Latin announcement was made two weeks ago from St. Peter’s Square in Rome. And the conclave of cardinals elected the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV! This was the third papal conclave (and the third white smoke sighting) of my lifetime. When Pope Benedict XVI was elected, I was in eighth…
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The Catholic Foundation welcomes Mark Quaranta, author of the beloved daily Summons, to lead readers deeper into the timeless truths of Catholicism—and into a life that leaves a lasting mark. The Catholic Foundation is excited to announce a new feature to our monthly e-newsletter: Summons To Forever written by Mark Quaranta. Our readers may recognize Quaranta’s thoughtful and thought-filled writing style from his popular daily Summons that he delivers to…
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As I Have Loved You On Holy Thursday, in the quiet of the Upper Room, Jesus gave His friends a final command: “Love one another as I have loved you.” He didn’t say: perform miracles as I have done.He didn’t say: draw crowds, preach to thousands, or build something impressive.He said: Love. And He gave that command not after a grand, awe-inspiring moment, but after something almost embarrassingly humble—He had just…
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