The Advent and Christmastide seasons are wonderful times of year. Even if you don’t live in a place where the traditional “white Christmas” is experienced, it’s still a lovely time to be spent with family and friends. However, sometimes it’s also a little tough . . ....
It seems like the second the clock struck midnight on November 1st, we’ve all been assaulted with all things Christmas! Some retailers started even as early as September! Because of this, it’s easy to forget that in between Thanksgiving Day (for us Americans) and...
Sometimes we can do things so often that we inadvertently go through the motions. This can happen in our work, relationships, and in the worship of our Lord at Mass. At every Mass we are getting a foretaste of the wedding supper of the Lamb mentioned in the book of...
One of my favorite things to do during the holidays (and holy ways) is to learn more about the traditions associated with the feast days. Although it’s true that the world seems to be getting “smaller” due to the worldwide connectivity, sometimes we get stuck in our...
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...
If you’re an active member of any social media network, you know that the “cuffing season” is in full swing. Yes, Catholic Twitter, I’m looking at you. Now, there’s nothing wrong with it, per se. You never know when love will come nor should you dismiss it...
