by Mickey
If you’ve been paying attention to the gospels the last couple of Sundays, it may be a good indication that it is hinting at what is about to happen. With the Christmas season behind us, it is time to gear up for another liturgical season that teaches us...
by Mickey
A new liturgical season is just around the corner. On November 30th, the Catholic Church begins the season of Advent. Advent comes from the Latin adventus, which means coming. It is a time of spiritual preparedness for the coming of Christ. Each year, the Advent...
by Mickey
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Matthew the Apostle. Originally known as Levi, Matthew encountered Christ while he was working as a collector. Yet, Christ called him to something better. He would follow Christ and write the longest gospel of the New...
by Mickey
Pope Benedict XVI once compared Lent to “a period of spiritual ‘combat’ which we must experience alongside Jesus, not with pride and presumption, but using the arms of faith: prayer, listening to the word of God, and penance. In this way, we will be...
by Mickey
By now, we have walked through every major retailer and noticed that they are jumping right into Christmas. Some are ready to share with parents and loved ones what items they would love to receive on December 25th. While many will be flocking to major retailers like...
