Adherence to meatless Fridays continues throughout the calendar year, despite widespread confusion on the subject by many Catholics. An expert answer found on the EWTN
Loneliness can be distressing and deeply painful. I know. I have experienced it often. We all experience loneliness at times in our lives. People we
Off the Shelf 133 – Susan Tassone There seems to be an ever increasing interest in Saint Faustina. There’s a good reason why and that
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
God cares enough to constantly remind people throughout the Holy Scriptures that He loves all people and in turn, a desire for the love of
By Dr. John Larrinaga One of the greatest challenges facing the Church today is the ongoing exodus of members who seek to satisfy their religious
“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.
How many of you have struggled with distractions when you pray? I am pretty sure every person reading this will say, “I have!” However, did
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
