Going to visit relatives during the holidays is like putting a gun to Grandma’s head, according to one western state governor. Well, who on earth
Discussions with others can, for many of us, become occasions of sin. The more invested in our opinion we are, the more sensitive the issues
“Offer it up.” Feeling concerned, stressed, out of sorts? Offer it up. Are you suffering physical pain? Offer it up. “Offer it up” is advice
Have you ever reflected on the people God places in your path? There are no coincidences, but, as the phrase goes, only “God-incidences.” We have
“Go away, God”—that’s what our nation collectively has told Him—”Go away, God.” Just consider a few examples: 1962: School-sponsored prayer banned by the Supreme Court.
“We must encourage and strengthen one another,” my friend said as we ended our conversation. The discussion itself might have been similar to present-day exchanges
Jim Blum, a member of the Oblates of St. Benedict, began operations at My Father’s House in Denver in 2018. After serving 20 years in
“Maybe you ought to pray like a pirate over this one.” My spiritual director suggested this to me some years ago as I shared with
Fear can open us up to manipulation, and to undesirable outcomes in whatever we are doing. Over the last few months, and even now, many
You’ve probably seen the inscription, “Jesus, I trust in You” at the bottom of the Divine Mercy Image. Jesus specifically asked for this to be
Maybe it’s time to turn back to God. In times of trial—health, economic or societal turmoil, for instance—a person’s stress and anxiety can increase dramatically.
When we pray the Rosary, we’re called contemplate Christ’s life and to “pray with the heart” by Our Lady. St. John Paul II told us,
When the topic arises, some people ask why we should consider consecrating ourselves to St. Joseph. Father Donald Calloway’s new book, Consecration to St. Joseph, answers this, and
Although some Catholics may know of St. Maurus, the blessing of St. Maurus appears to be something of a well-kept secret. It seems that few
When the topic arises, some people may ask why we should consider consecrating ourselves to St. Joseph. Father Donald Calloway’s new book, Consecration to St.
“There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens.” (Eccl 3:1) This verse was part of one of
When you think of “the strong, silent type” of hero, does St. Joseph come to mind, or do you think of a classic western movie
St. Ambrose, commenting on a passage from the Gospel of Luke, tells us: …where there is true charity there is no room for anger—in other
There we were—all 7,000-plus of us—engaged in Eucharistic Adoration at the outdoor altar of St. James, the parish church in Medjugorje. At Benediction, the priest
“Gather the children in this wild country and teach them what they should know for salvation.” Our Lady of Good Help gave this mission to
Boys and girls need engaged, loving fathers, together with mothers, in their homes. In our day and age, this is a truth that’s all too
Another cycle of RCIA and religious education is about to begin. Over the next nine to ten months, many faithful will prepare for confirmation and
the times in which we live…are scarcely less deplorable for the Christian religion than the worst days, which…were most full of misery to the Church.
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
