We continue to suffer in this world because how we respond to our suffering matters greatly in the eyes of God. It is an opportunity for us to grow in our faith. Do we turn away from Him in anger and resentment? Or do we turn toward Him forContinue Reading
During this time of Easter, between the Resurrection and Pentecost, the readings at mass follow along as Jesus guides the Church in its first steps. As the day draws near for Jesus to ascend to the Father, He begins to prepare His followers for a time when He will noContinue Reading
“I am the Good Shepherd, I pasture my sheep and I lay down my life for them, alleluia.” -Liturgy of the Hours Continue Reading
There is a tradition still observed by some men. Before they propose to the woman they love they first go and ask permission of their prospective bride’s father. Those who do this have realized a great truth. A loving relationship does not isolate us, it involves us with the familyContinue Reading
We live in a fallen world and as such, pain and hardship are a part of our lives. But some people seem to be able to cope with adversity and persevere while others never seem to recover. What makes the difference? Life as a journey is an apt metaphor. ItContinue Reading
Saint Catherine of Siena, writing in the 13th century. The above quote, attributed to Saint Catherine of Siena by Pope Saint John Paul II at World Youth Day 2000, is a paraphrase of Catherine’s words to Stefano Maconi, a young man who was considering entering a monastery. Saint Catherine urgedContinue Reading
Santo subito Saint John Paul the Great, pray for us. Continue Reading
What can we learn from Saint Thomas the Apostle. After all, we are Christians; we do not have any doubt that Christ is Lord and God. But in reality we struggle with doubt every day. Every time we feel frustration, anxiety, and stress in our lives, we struggle with doubt.Continue Reading
“A couple of weeks ago Helen and Kenneth Felumlee passed away after 70 years of marriage. They met as teenagers and felt an instant attraction towards each other. What we may flippantly call love at first sight is actually a realization that God has brought together two people who areContinue Reading
That is, the Catholic Church does not “raise” or “elevate” persons to sainthood as if it were some type of award for living a virtuous life. Over at USA Today, columnist Brett Decker has expressed his opinion that the Holy Father is taking a great risk by canonizing Pope JohnContinue Reading