One of the beatitudes given to us by Jesus on the Sermon on the Mount is “blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:3-12). Jesus was a peacemaker, and he calls all of us to do the same in our daily lives. The Catechism of the...
It is said all the time, “If God would only give proof of his existence, I would believe.” or “Why doesn’t he give us a sign and so more would believe.” Or even, “Unless I see the mark of the nails on his hands and put my finger into the...
As a child, I would watch the Communion line and look at all the different people walking by to and from the altar. Tall, short, young, old, sloppy, well-kempt, and so on. My parents taught me how to receive the Holy Eucharist and, as I grew into an adult, I’ve...
