Today’s (September 22) saintly feasts are numerous and include Ignatius of Santhia, Lauto of Coutances, Maurice, Sadalberga, Basilia, Digna and Emerita of Rome, Emmeramus of Regensburg, Florentius the Venerable, Irais, Jonas, Joseph Marchandon, Lindru of...
The book of Proverbs in the Old Testament has some great advice in pithy statements that pack a punch. Things like, “Grandchildren are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their parentage” (Prov. 17:6) come to mind. You could unpack that for...
Friendship is at the core of human relationships. Great philosophers and poets throughout the ages extol the virtues of friendship. Christ even calls us his friends. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you...
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (A.D. 1895-1979), ora pro nobis! The good archbishop and modern evangelizing pro has a special place in my heart. We hail from the same diocese of Peoria, we both have a connection with CUA, and we both know the family whose boy I believe...
Bishop Wester demonstrates “The Claw” from movie Liar, Liar During Homily Cardinal Ravasi Dares Cardinal Versaldi to Eat Own Hand Cardinal Sarah Falls Asleep Standing Up at National Prayer Breakfast, Open Mouth Snores Cardinal...
