(On October 5, 2022, I wrote “Divine Mercy in Our Souls” for Catholic Stand. This is a continuation of my thoughts on Divine Mercy.) Divine Mercy
Over the past 40+ years, I have learned that God’s love and mercy is beyond anything we can comprehend or grasp. It is Catholic teaching
We celebrate the feast day St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-38) on October 5. She grew up in poverty, lived a short, obscure life, and endured much
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says of holiness: “The Word became flesh to be our model of holiness: ‘Take my yoke upon you, and learn from
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, God is Love, but “because we are dead or at least wounded through sin, the first effect of
Many of the saints we celebrate and honor today began their lives as very secular people. They were headed in one direction in life when something
Picture yourself fishing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. You’ve had a difficult day and have caught very few fish. You think and
The month of May, during which the Church especially honors the Blessed Mother, is upon us. How blessed are we that we have the love
When we undergo trials, we fight the battle of fear. It seems endless: fear of the current situation, fear of the future, fear of what
Most people wonder why we don’t encounter miracles in our lives. But to obtain them, we must first surrender our whole selves to God. If
We call them miracles—supernatural occurrences that enter our lives. The word comes from the Latin and means “to wonder.” According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, miracles are
When we suffer trials and tribulations, we don’t feel joyous. In fact, we experience anything but joy. We may be in panic mode or simply
Faith is the foundation of our relationship with Jesus. As mentioned in Hebrews 11:6, it is impossible to please God without faith. Faith is mentioned
When we undergo trials, we fight the battle of fear. Fear of the current situation, fear of the future, fear of what will happen to
I love to administer the Sacrament of Baptism for so many reasons. We are welcoming a new person into the Church! We are letting the
Scripture is clear. We are to pursue holiness. 1 Peter 1:15-16 “But as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect
Surrender is the first essential step to inviting God’s presence and action into our lives. To help in this process, we must meditate on the
The Book of Acts contains one of my favorite Scripture verses. Just before He ascends to heaven, Jesus promises the disciples He will not leave
God is good! All the time! The love of Jesus is far beyond anything we can imagine. During His ministry, Jesus always taught forgiveness. Matthew
God gives us many types of miracles. In all of them, God’s love and power are manifested and released through prayer. Miracles Many people who
I hope this Lenten season has been a positive and spiritually enriching experience for you and your families. Good Friday and our special remembrance of
Jesus tells us repeatedly that we are to live a life of grace, a life of healing, and a life of abundance. Jesus wants to heal
