We are born with an eternal hunger, a tremendous need in spirit and soul for the deepest relationship with God. Nothing else will do. Yet,
A few years ago, my daughter Marissa decided to adopt a dog. She lived in an apartment so she wanted a small, quiet pup. She
“Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.” This past Sunday, the responsorial psalm at Mass, as quoted above was a beautiful one.
We are in the age of the comic book hero. Marvel and DC rule the box office. It has become evident that comic books are
Last month, I concluded an article by asking how we can know for sure that Catholicism, in particular, is God introducing Himself to the human
Did you know that among Christians, the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the most visited pilgrimage site in the world? It is estimated
Are the Gospels trustworthy as history? Did the stories they tell about Jesus really happen? Christianity is a historical religion, a faith that’s based on allegedly historical
[Jesus said to his disciples:] “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of
Off the Shelf 132 – Marge Fenelon Ever want to take a trip checking out some of the great Marian sites in the United States?
The power we have in prayer depends largely on the kind of life we lead, and the relationship we have with God. When I come
There is a sign that someone made on oak tag and hung outside their cubicle in my office. It reads simply “keep moving forward.” It
The Holy Spirit comes where He is loved, where He is invited, where He is expected. (St. Bonaventure) One of the joys of being Catholic
In 1965 The Lovin’ Spoonful recorded their hit, Do You Believe in Magic. A happy, feel-good song, it went on to take ninth place in
The battle for souls is real, and it’s happening right now….even as you read this review. This battle is far more real than anything Hollywood
In whatever I might know about life, there are two truths that have helped me to deal with suffering. They have many times given me
Part II- Continuing A Brief History of Christian Mystical Spirituality. Part 1- A Handful of Heretics The love that was the mainspring of early Christianity
At the close of June, the thoughts of those who live in North America turn to the long, languid days of summer and the welcome
The month of July is important for every Carmelite because in July the Order celebrates one of its spiritual founders and guides: the Virgin Mary,
Off the Shelf 131 – Jeannie Ewing Parenting is tough. Wouldn’t it be great if it came with a manual? Well it does! Jeannie and
With Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven, “the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been
Once a month I have the privilege of visiting men at our local prison for two hours. I go by myself and have free reign
Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. (Matthew 6:8b) In this Gospel passage Jesus speaks to us of the Father’s omniscience, His
One of the joys of being a book reviewer is learning new things about the Catholic faith and being able to pass along the books
Off the Shelf 130 – Carrie Gress We live in a world where radical feminism has clearly unleashed a malicious “anti-Marian spirit”. How do we
