On the recent feast of the Infant of Prague (January 14th), I attended the funeral of a dear friend’s youngest child. Before the Mass, I
There are 30 different dialects of American English, but there are 34 different dialects in Italy. This is rather curious. I began thinking about dialects
The Third Ecumenical Council held by the Catholic Church took place in Ephesus in 431. The Council was called to refute teaching being put forth by
Nothing seems to go right for God-fearing people today. Unexpected sudden deaths, huge financial debt, fascist riots in the streets by “woke” American terrorists, runaway inflation,
In principio erat Verbum … (John 1:1) In Irish, it is said: Cuimhín an tír na Manaigh (pronounced “quivin on tier na monig”), translated roughly
The transition between the wondrous Christmas season and Ordinary Time can be critical. If the holidays have been especially spiritual, the letdown and return to
Back in 1927 English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington coined the term “Arrow of Time.” Apparently it was a big deal. As
The idea that we are all predestined to heaven or hell when we die is rather disconcerting. However, all Christians (and Muslims, too) agree that
Our interior life is just that – a life all its own. With the benefit of hindsight and reflection we can recognize different “seasons” of
Twice recently, I dreamt of Staten Island being a gateway to Heaven! For someone who is not particularly taken with either symbolism or dreams, these
The New Year brings a fresh start for many different areas of life. It is also a great chance to kickstart a more valiant spiritual
While I am not a degreed historian, I have been a history buff all my life. Studying Church history, especially early Christianity, the Church fathers,
In my apostolate, Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry (www.spiritfilledevents.com), one area I like to focus on is the topic of miracles. Miracles are supernatural occurrences that
As each new year begins, old resolutions are dusted off, repackaged, and often given a “booster shot” at the start of Lent. The goodies given
On the 4th day of Christmastide, Mother Church invited us to ponder the events of the massacre of babies as depicted in Matthew 2:16 -18.
I wanted to give a short-fun-filled life to those that stayed I’ve subsequently decided I’m unhinged, a candidate for the funny farm. It’s not as
Have you comprehended the breadth of the earth? Tell me if you know it all. (Job 38:18) The birds gave us a clue. Yesterday, they
Saint Joseph is often called to cure the sick. That may be because tradition states that he himself was sick for many years. In fact,
The year 2022 has arrived at its end. How were the past 12 months for you? Many people will be ready to move on from
By Brother Henry Arruda OMI I was not just in the hospital but in the “Psychiatric Unit” of the hospital. This is what happened to
If you are a real thrifty person, you might want to hold on to your 2022 calendar. This is because the 2022 calendar can be
There’s a saying: “If ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ were candy and nuts, we’d all have a Merry Christmas.” Well, I don’t know about that—candy and nuts
As a young person noticeably seeking Christ in my life, being part of the Catholic Church, and discerning consecrated life, several times I have been
A doctrine of the faith, often misunderstood by Catholics and non-Catholics alike, Purgatory, is a logical, biblical, and beautiful reality of the afterlife. CS writer/managing
