
From the Editor: November 2025
As the Jubilee of Hope comes to a close and we enter this month of thankfulness, it is easy

As the Jubilee of Hope comes to a close and we enter this month of thankfulness, it is easy

A vocation is far richer than a career choice or résumé line. The word itself comes from the Latin vocare, meaning “to call.” And the question at the heart of a vocation is not simply, “What do I want to do with my life?” but rather, “What is God calling me to become?”

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: We Catholics are great at celebrating. Our annual celebrations have

“Back to School!” is not just meant for school students, but for every Christian disciple.

It is so easy to assume that each of us already knows all about hope and understands what part hope plays in our lives, but that might not be the case. The Jubilee will carry much more weight for Catholics if we all understand hope better.


It is time to raise awareness about the horrible reality of child abuse and neglect, which happens in every type of environment and socioeconomic class.

What I do today can and will make an impact on every child to every parent in my family—good or bad, positive or negative—for generations to come.

Here, you will find answers to common questions about the Church and the holy season of Lent.

On Christmas Eve of this year, His Holiness Pope Francis will open a yearlong celebration known as a Jubilee. The Jubilee will be centered on the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”