by Mickey
America is celebrating its 250th birthday this July. Imagine how many candles have to be placed on one big cake. It was on that faithful day, 56 men pledged their lives and fortunes to make a nation free from the control of the British crown. One of them was a...
by Mickey
In October 1950, a company of US soldiers was overrun by Chinese and Korean soldiers. This came just months after the United States entered the Korean War. Members of the 1st Cavalry Division were surrounded by the Communist forces and would eventually surrender. One...
by Mickey
With Easter around the corner, some are wondering what they can give to a relative or friend who will be a newly ordained priest or deacon, coming into the Catholic Church on Easter, or someone receiving first communion or confirmation. There are many holy reminders...
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...
