“our purpose is to know God, to love God, and to serve God. The meaning of life is really that simple.” What is the meaning of life? ***Spoiler Alert for The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy *** “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” is a satirical science fiction novel byContinue Reading
“For the Christian, there is only one task to accomplish but an infinite number of ways to do so.” General Patton’s Wisdom In the 1970 movie “Patton,” there is a scene that vividly depicts the faith of the general in the enterprising nature of the human spirit. It is duringContinue Reading
“An artist of humility and faith is absolutely a vehicle through which God can speak to His people.” Why We Celebrate I do not think the problem is that we forget why we celebrate Christmas… I think the problem is that we forget to remember… if that fails to makeContinue Reading
“Advent is traditionally a period of fasting and prayer as we prepare ourselves for the great day of our salvation. But we must remember that it is also a time of joy and anticipation.” It is a time of testing, preparation, and joy. The Angel of the Desert In traditionalContinue Reading
“Suffering and pain is a reality of existence. “ The psalmist tells us that the lifespan of man is seventy years, or eighty for those who are strong, and most of these are emptiness and pain. Our Lord promised us that following Him would not bring us comfort and easeContinue Reading
Advent is traditionally a period of fasting and prayer as we prepare ourselves for the great day of our salvation. But we must remember that it is also a time of joy and anticipation. It is a time of testing, preparation, and joy. In traditional Christian imagery there is aContinue Reading
“We spend our lives in preparation, learning to make of ourselves a work of art worthy of God.” You may not recognize the name, Hokusai, but you have undoubtedly seen his work. Hokusai was a Japanese artist who lived during what is known as the “Edo Period” in Tokyo inContinue Reading
Do you believe in miracles? On February 15, 1949, a construction worker named Giovanni Savino was severely injured in an accident involving dynamite. A doctor, Guglielmo Sanguinetti, Padre Raffaele, a capuchin, and a priest named Dominic Meyer all rushed to the injured man. All three noted that among Savino’s numerousContinue Reading
