Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. What do the words of this beatitude mean? We want happiness, so we would say,
When we were born, the first thing we most likely heard was the soft, sweet voice of our mothers. It was tender and comforting, the
missions Deep in the heart of Cajun country, in the bayous of southernmost Louisiana, mere miles off the Gulf Coast lies Big Woods, the operation
President Trump has put forth his proposed budget, and, like vultures preparing for their prey, the media are sharpening their talons. And so it begins:
“Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill” ( Matt:5:17). This
A new research report shows an increase in the mortality rate (deaths per 100,000 of people) among middle-aged American men. Citing the study, this article,
I work in RCIA and Adult Faith Formation ministry in my local parish. This role enables me to welcome people into the church, and to
As a cradle Catholic, I spent every Sunday morning in church, every Wednesday night in Faith Formation Classes and then as I got older, every
Lent is often a struggle for me. Trying to find just the right ways to prepare can sometimes leave me unsettled. What should I give
In September 2013, Austin Ruse, president of the Catholic Human Rights and Family Institute (C-FAM), wrote a poignant letter to subscribers entitled, “You Can Smell
For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with
Who Understands St. Joseph’s Mystery? Saint Joseph is the veritable hero of the parable of the hidden treasure, it was unquestionably St. Joseph: “The kingdom
There are many folk idioms or simply popular observations which would appear to be wrong at any number of levels. One that comes to mind
Recently, my wife and I had to attend Mass at a different church outside of our diocese. Now I’ve walked into some ugly Catholic churches
There is something about art that touches the soul. Whether it be a breathtaking painting, a powerful poem, or a song that speaks to the
Just like gravity affects us whether we understand it or not, the Communion of Saints, the fellowship between the living and the dead, affects us
Imagine if Jesus really meant it when He said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 How different might
The last words a person says before dying are cherished by those who care for him or her. They are always remembered and reflect upon,
Did you know that you can’t really pray without distractions? Don’t take my word for it, take the word of St Teresa of Avila. When
Most people know that Martin Luther kick started the Reformation and got Protestantism rolling. Not too many people know that Luther also inadvertently helped commercialize Easter.
Committing myself to Jesus through Mary in Consecration seemed like a nice thing to do. Growing up in a Catholic home, I went to Mass
Even St. John of the Cross experienced depression. Take a look at Dark Night of the Soul if you’ve never read it. Mother Teresa was
