In New Orleans, when we start to make gumbo, first we “make a roux.” In managing marital finances, first we “make a budget.”

"What are some of the things you wish you had known when you got married?” someone asked us several years ago.

At one point in the Scriptures, Christ turns to his apostles asking: “What are you looking for?” That is a question each of us should ask when we feel we are ready for marriage.

This past Sunday, my husband and I celebrated our first anniversary. We spent time with family and friends, cut into (and ate) the top tier of our wedding cake and gave glory to God for the amazing year we’ve had together as newlyweds.

Queridos hermanos: En este segundo Domingo de Adviento, las lecturas nos invitan a reflexionar sobre la preparación para la venida del Señor destacando el llamado a la conversión y el anuncio de esperanza que trae la venida de Cristo.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” – not just because of the lights and decorations, but because we are in joyful anticipation of the birth of our savior. Let’s embrace this Advent season with joy and hope.

We can do hard things. As a parent, I find myself telling this to my children frequently. Frustration sets in, whining starts and the kids want to quit.

In this week's column, Peter Finney Jr. interviews Byron Johnson, director of Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion and author of "More God, Less Crime," about the faith-based projects he initiated at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola years ago.

Archbishop Aymond offers insight into the true meaning of Advent.

Even with our best intentions, prayer can sometimes leave us without knowing what words to pray.

After the candy highs wore off, my children helped – with great sadness – to defrock the house from Halloween.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond writes to the young church, emphasizing the importance of remembering to give thanks to God during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Queridos hermanos: Con la Solemnidad de Cristo Rey, la Iglesia celebra el señorío de Jesucristo sobre toda la creación.

It only figures that Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, the founder of Buc-ee’s, went to Texas A&M.

El arzobispo Gregory Aymond, pronunció la siguiente homilía en la Misa anual por las Víctimas y Sobrevivientes de la Violencia, en la catedral de San Luis el 27 de octubre:

Outlined below is a summary of the USCCB meeting from Nov. 11-14, 2024. This is a summary by Archbishop Gregory Aymond, not an official document from the USCCB.

Queridos hermanos: las lecturas de hoy nos invitan a reflexionar sobre la generosidad y la confianza en Dios, ejemplificadas por la viuda de Sarepta y la viuda que ofrece dos pequeñas monedas en el Evangelio de Marcos

What does the word legacy mean? It means something that is passed on and has special meaning and value.

​As we enter the season of thankfulness, we must remember to practice gratitude for those communities that surround and uplift us.