Benedictine spirituality is rooted in the cultivation of good habits. The Benedictine motto, “Prayer and Work,” highlights this simplicity of obedience to our daily duties.
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
Who would have a death wish? Stuntmen, firefighters, and perhaps some customer service representatives (like the guy I was on the phone with for an
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
Today’s dating scene has dramatically changed the scope of courtship with the use of technology and smartphones significantly impacting how people communicate. Going on a
[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
During the first article on reconciliation, we explored the concept of Metanoia and began an examination of conscience using the Beatitudes as described by Paul
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 Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus recounts all of his exploits to the Phaeacians before his final journey home. One of the more memorable moments from this
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
You may have heard about the openly homosexual Pennsylvania lawmaker who posted a video of himself trying to shame a woman saying the rosary outside
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
