The violence in the Holy Land is hard to ignore. The reports of unspeakable tragedies, the loss of human life and the sufferings that are being inflicted across the region (and across religions and nationalities) should make us all pause and offer a prayer. Perhaps...
As Catholics we often hear that our salvation comes through baptism. We also hear that it comes through our daily following the Lord. This is one-hundred percent true. Our salvation does indeed begin at baptism, and thus through the sacramental life. There is a way...
I was once having a casual chat with a priest. Somehow, we got on the subject of animals and Heaven. This led him to say, “Now, there might be animals in heaven, but it won’t be Fluffy.” My heart sank. At the time, I had an older beagle named...
A newly ordained priest just became the parochial vicar at the parish where he grew up. The new priest was so nervous at his first Sunday Mass that he could hardly get through his first homily. During the week, the young priest went to the Pastor of the parish, an old...
A good friend is someone who you enjoy spending time with, the conversation is always great, and the memories are a plenty; but a spiritual BFF (best friend forever) is someone who knows your heart, hears your struggles and victories, and ministers to you as Jesus...
If you know your Catholic feasts, memorials, and solemnities, you have been waiting for this week with great anticipation. There are times throughout the year we have great feasts back to back, but I am not sure there is a week like the one from September 29 to...
