Disciplines

Disciplines

In his essay On Liberty (1859), English philosopher John Stuart Mill wrote that “liberty consists in doing what one desires.” More than a century later in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the U.S. Supreme Court found that “At the heart of liberty is the right to define...
Divine Mercy Chaplet

Divine Mercy Chaplet

The past four summers, my family has attended a Holy Family Fest at Catholic Familyland, a one-week retreat for the whole family hosted by the Apostolate for Family Consecration just outside of Steubenville, Ohio. Among many experiences I treasure about these summer...
Priestly Ordination

Priestly Ordination

There are few liturgical celebrations more compelling than priestly ordination, and there is no better way to visually demonstrate the viability of the priesthood as a vocation for our youth. Another strong way for Catholic troops to build an authentic Catholic...
Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage

Camping and hiking are essential frameworks for Trail Life’s mission to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. It is in the outdoors, gathered around the campfire or gazing at...
The Rosary

The Rosary

According to tradition, the rosary was presented through an apparition of Our Lady to Saint Dominic following three days of his prayer and fasting, seeking guidance to confront rampant heresy he encountered while travelling in southern France. The Virgin Mary told...
Processional cross

Processional cross

To symbolize ancient Rome’s military might, each legion carried before it a standard depicting the Eagle. Clutched in the Eagle’s claws were lightning bolts of Jupiter (greatest of the Roman gods), signifying Rome’s power over even divinity. Another poignant symbol of...