The rubrics of the Missale Romanum remind us that this “mother of all vigils” is the “greatest and most noble of all solemnities and it is to
Some Catholics shy away from the Rosary because they view it as repetitive prayer. But it is much more than mere repetition. Thanks to divine
Because of my background, I can’t help but get caught up in the worldly affairs that surround me. This is especially the case for political
You may have heard the fable about the two wolves that live inside every person. The story is usually attributed to the Cherokee Indians. The
Stories our elders tell us are often meant to be instructive. Such was the case with a story a neighbor once told me. When I
Have you ever been on a retreat? The word may call to mind a quiet monk’s cell or a sunny beach. If not, perhaps you
With all the confusion and uncertainties of today, how do we keep the light of hope burning bright for all to see? When hope dims,
I was in early adoration recently, and as I knelt for a while enjoying time with The Lord, an old friend came to mind. I
The Rev. Mother St. Thérèse Couderc of France wrote one of the loveliest treatises I have read on surrender to God. Not to be confused
A priest once told me that our revealed sins are so significant that one mortal sin will cause the soul to turn away from God.
Dear Reader, When is the last time you got a gold star? Well, to paraphrase the Wolf Brand Chili ad, that’s way too long. The
One of the hardest things to do in life, yet most beneficial to our well-being, is to forgive our neighbor. One of the seven petitions
Ivan Provorov, a professional hockey player, recently committed a major transgression in the eyes of modern secular activists. He refused to wear a rainbow-colored jersey
Hope That Doesn’t Disappoint This discussion about the virtue of hope is not about hope expressed in statements like, “I hope Coach Payton can work
Lent is a time of true spiritual renewal. We give up something we enjoy, we fast, and we give back to those in need. Recently
Every week I take an hour to sit in prayer before the Blessed Body of Christ in our parish Adoration Chapel. It is an exercise
How often it is that teachers learn as much from the lesson as the students do? Preparing for RCIA class last month, I read over
This past month, my local Catholic radio station has been hosting regular programs asking, “Why aren’t young Catholics getting married?” It seems that Catholics under
A short time ago, I travelled from Italy to Holland to give a couple of conferences regarding Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint John Paul II, and
If you are a man who wants a more fulfilling life, you might consider joining or starting an Exodus 90 program in your parish. Exodus
Asperges me, Dómine, hyssópo, et mundábor; lavábis me et super nivem dealbábor. (Thou shalt sprinkle me, O Lord, with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed;
In the old days, before Smart Phones and GPS technology, it was almost obligatory to stop by AAA to get a customized map called a
There are dozens of books written to explain the Book of Revelation, but nobody has achieved an understanding that most readers accept. In fact, the
Lately, I have been re-imagining my thoughts on the old words of Jesus, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take
