“If life gives you lemons, make lemonade” is cheerful, optimistic, positively oriented advice. When I’m feeling sour myself, though, it seems like naïve mockery. Of
Through Heaven’s Eyes I was lying down, staring at the ceiling. I closed my eyes and then opened them. While doing this repeatedly, I started
The lecturer I admired most was an existentialist who spent his time trying to convert us to his chosen philosophy. Everything he said seemed to
God has many titles. We can think of Him as our Creator or Shepherd. We can even think of Him as the ultimate Artist or
I’m turning 40 next month. It feels like more than just another birthday. Older readers may laugh at my enthusiasm, but 40 feels momentous to
If you were to stop and reflect, I suspect you would be able to cite examples of impactful and miraculous things that have happened in
By the time this article appears, I will be 92 years old (as of July 11). It’s a much different world today than it was
By Ralph A Capone Matthew’s gospel account about Jesus asleep in a boat that is being tossed about in the sea, fore and aft and
Reflecting on persecution in the Christian life, we draw from the experience of Prophet Jeremiah as he faced an interior crisis at some point in
As we get older and experience more injuries and infirmities, the popular catch phrase to describe one’s condition to others is “it’s the new normal.”
Over the years, an old friend has taught me about living closer to Christ. A quote from sacred scripture best explains the lessons I learned
And that’s when I converted to Catholicism. The year was 1994. “Father Peter,” I said. “You don’t know me, and I’m not a Catholic, but
While Disney has been going through a woke identity crisis recently, it should be given credit for bringing C.S. Lewis ‘ classic, The Lion, the
Forgiveness is a multi-dimensional concept deeply embedded in human nature and spiritual consciousness. It is the conscious act of releasing resentment, anger, or vengeance towards
History tells us that in July of the year 64, Italy’s city of Rome burned. The fire destroyed two-thirds of the city and the Emperor
The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for July 2023 is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. Let’s seek the most important meaning of key verses
The news of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon shutting down its department of Catholic Schools due to a controversy involving how schools are handling
Cleanse my heart and my lips, O almighty God, who didst cleanse the lips of the Prophet Isaias with a burning coal, and vouchsafe, through
I find that I sometimes embark on a journey or decision and later on think to myself, “Where are you going?” This type of soul
Last month, I offered some thoughts on forgiveness. The subject seems to have resonated with quite a few people. It also gave rise to a
Everyone is familiar with the Parable of the Prodigal Son, found in Lk 15:11-32. This parable has fascinated many over the centuries. But was the
A passage from the Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus “moved with pity” over the crowds of people that had come to see him, perhaps because
Over 2,200 hours is what the average person spends on digital media each year. That is six hours a day, every day. For some it
A few months ago, I went on an Opus Dei silent, weekend retreat. One of the most memorable talks was on apostolate. A numerary, a
