The first readings on Sundays in Lent cover the great covenants God has made with his people throughout history. This Sunday’s first reading recounts the covenant that God made with Abraham. God promised to give him a land, to make of him a great nation, and to make his name a blessing. On that theme...

Due to this week’s snowstorm, St. Martin’s Pantry was able to serve only 30 families. We are deeply grateful for the continued generosity of our parish community and our supporting partners: St. Francis, St. Rose of Lima, St. Bartholomew, Our Lady of Mercy, Our Lady of Grace, and St. Martin’s parishioners. Your support makes this ministry possible...

I must admit, I haven’t watched much of the Winter Olympics. I’m more of a World Cup fan, myself— coming to the U.S. this summer! One of the things that does impress me, though, about Olympians is their training regimen. I can’t imagine the...