Just two minutes, but it will do you good, I promise,” the pope told visitors at his weekly general audience Nov. 30.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond reflects on the tragic murders of Rev. Otis Young and Ruth Prats and prays for consolation for the entire Archdiocese of New Orleans.

There are no answers to the inscrutable: The murders of a beloved retired priest and a former pastoral associate. But Father Otis Young and Ruth Prats were beacons of light.

" ... the Holy Spirit very clearly showed me the second theme he wanted me to write on in this column. In a pew near me, I saw a newborn baby being lovingly held by her mother." - Tony Magliano

Effective immediately, parishes may reintroduce Communion from the Precious Blood from the chalice.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond's personal summary of the U.S. Bishops' meeting.

Sister of the Holy Family Doris Goudeaux worked the last 30 years of her life on the sainthood cause of Mother Henriette Delille. When she died Nov. 9, she still had hope.

" ... please be pacifists, speak out against wars," ... extends to all people of good will.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond says Bishop-elect John Tran has a heart filled with generosity and will be a blessing to the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

We need to live as saints - the very body of Christ on earth.

There are four deadly combined factors, according to the World Food Program, which are driving much of the world to be hungrier than ever. Please consider a donation to Catholic Relief Services.

“We need to read our lives” ... and “see the things that are not good but also the good things that God sows in us.” - Pope Francis

"With each season, each holiday, I watch as my children grow up and become individuals. In my mama heart, ... I’m loving" them more and more. - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

Archbishop Aymond reflects on the NOLA Catholic Youth Conference and upcoming March for Life in January 2023.

Karen Baker was on the Sea of Galilee when her Times-Picayune editor called to tell her she and 200 others were losing their jobs. It's amazing what's happened since.

"Everyone throughout the world, needs to urge President Biden to act in the spirit and example of Jesus – to be a nonviolent peacemaker ..." - Tony Magliano, Making a Difference

Pope Francis continued his talks on discernment, saying that knowing oneself requires patience and awareness of self, distinguishing between feelings and spiritual faculties.

"You did not always listen to the advice that was given; you made mistakes, learned from them and still became the parent you are today." - Gavin Lewis, NOLA Catholic Parenting

"There is a joy and delight of children looking back toward their parent, knowing that ... their safe space is right there." - Dr. Heather Bozant Witcher

Chris Lowney, a former Jesuit scholastic, is a renowned author and speaker on ethical business leadership. Lowney explains what St. Ignatius figured out 500 years ago.