The Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote, “The soul is healed by being with children.” On a recent Sunday, I experienced the truth contained in that quote. It was the first class for Religious Education at my parish. Going into my third year of volunteering as a...
Blustery winds, icy streets, and bustle of the holiday happenings form the recipe for the perfect storm. The best way to combat the stress I discovered is through preparation for the storm. Recently my family’s home-life has been strained: my wife’s workload keeps...
Soon-to-be beatified, Fulton Sheen once said, “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.” His wit and wisdom always brings me comfort and keeps my intellect sharp as well. I believe that Sheen’s close relationship with God is...
Catholics enjoy the opportunity to look to holy men and women as role models and guides in fulfilling our true purpose in life. The more I read and learn about the saints, the more profoundly I experience fellowship. Saints lived through suffering experiences with...
Catholics around the world celebrate the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. Few saints played a greater role in salvation history. Known as the greatest prophet, he prepared the way for Jesus Christ. Normally, I tend to remember the ending before the beginning of a...
