For some of us it has been over a month since we last partook of the Holy Eucharist. Others, like those in Northern Italy, have been without for over 8 weeks. Though priests throughout the world are still celebrating Mass, the general public is unable to go to Mass in...
Saint Pope Pius V once declared, “All the evil in the world is due to lukewarm Catholics.” Definitely a strong statement made by a leader of the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation Pius V’s reflect his historical context. The 16th century includes...
Although it may seem like we just finished celebrating Christmas, Lent is just a few weeks away. Now is the time to prepare how we are going to enhance our Lenten journey, and there isn’t a more poignant way than to walk with Mary. Fr. Edward Looney carries us...
“Ask and you shall receive.” “Knock and the door will be opened to you.” “God always answers our prayers, just maybe not in the way we thought or wanted.” All of these and more are what we are told about God’s generosity...
After months of doing the same thing, day in and day out, most of us tend to get a little bored with the routine. This can be especially true when it comes to our prayer life. Being in “summer vacation mode” can make it easier for us to become more negligent when it...
