Some words are just immutable; like these words taken from a scene in the Christmas story, The Polar Express. Seeing is believing, but sometimes the
One of the questions I’m asked the most by other Catholics is about experiencing a personal relationship with Jesus. “I don’t think that’s a Catholic
It’s name means House of Bread. This seems a fitting label since from Bethlehem came the Bread of Life. And in many ways it represents
When I was someplace between ages 3 and 5, my imaginary friends were Crocodile (the ticking one, from Peter Pan) and the Baby Jesus. Years
The Advent wreath provides a wonderful means for representing the spiritual fruit of the season. We’re going to take a specific look at the fifth
Words have always held a great fascination for me. Although I do not remember the actual process of learning how to read, I knew from
Whoever knows what is right to do and fails to do it, for him it is a sin (James 4:17). What Is The Sin Of
The last few years have seen a blending of Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Remembrance, Reverence, and Respect (what I call the 3 Rs of
It was sometime in January of 2020 that Shirley, age 87, began feeling “not right.” Shirley and her husband Lee agreed it was time to
Churches face challenges all the time. Our local area was a hot spot in the 19th century and drew many immigrants. Over time, different groups
Religions have traditionally had a view on how to be happy. In recent years, Positive Psychology has started to offer its own insights. This raises
Most of us wonder from time to time what the future has in store for us. But as Doris Day first sang way back in
Our parish Chaplain delivered an interesting observation while talking about an upcoming Saturday event on prayer. It was insightful. “I don’t know why people think
When John Fitzgerald Kennedy was asked if his Catholic beliefs would interfere in the discharging of his presidential duties if he were to be elected,
God our Father gave His angels this command—to guard us wherever we go [Psalm 91:11]. Truly, God’s angels are among us to defend us in
Call it a “millennial aversion to commitment,” or even weak moral courage, but shortly after coming back to the faith during my freshman year of
Jesus was clear that without the Holy Spirit we would not be able to pray with the power we need to do the will of
Jesus, the Light of the World, was perfect man and perfect God. It is one of those mysteries that drive some people wild. How can
Personal development, or self-help, is a growing area of interest in our society. For proof just browse through your local bookstore for books on mental
Abraham Lincoln said, “I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own
Have you read the Bible? It’s kind of astonishing that many Catholics, and even many other Christians from other denominations, have never taken the time
I have learned that loneliness has no boundaries. It stretches out its tentacles and wraps them around those who may have lost a spouse, a
