[Jesus’] disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” (John 9:2) A just law is a man-made
“Do not let the shadows of your past darken the footsteps of your future. Forgive and forget.” – Anonymous Every time a person wrongs you,
God is good! All the time! The love of Jesus is far beyond anything we can imagine. During His ministry, Jesus always taught forgiveness. Matthew
I hope this Lenten season has been a positive and spiritually enriching experience for you and your families. Good Friday and our special remembrance of
Lent is the ideal season for Confession. Of course, all seasons are ideal for Confession in their own ways; but Lent is the best. Especially
The light over the confessional turned green, and I took a deep breath to calm myself as I entered. Though I was 43 years old,
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if someone you love and who loves you very much won the Lottery and wanted to share it with you? You
God’s grace changes lives: He takes us as we are, but He never leaves us as we are (Pope Francis, General Audience Wed 2 Dec
I think I am harder on myself now than when I was committing mortal sins at the beginning of my journey. As I strive to
Catholicism is a faith of signs. We are steeped in a rich tradition of sacraments, those holy expressions of earthly realities that allow us to
Last month, I published an article on how to keep the devil out of your head. This month, let’s take a look at how to
Lately, I’ve seen a lot of ads implying that singleness, or at least childlessness, is a great thing. The implications range from a women’s subscription
If you’re looking for new spiritual reading this Lent, I highly recommend Bathe Seven Times, a contemplative look at the seven capital sins, written by
Like most people, I learn from experience. When I’m told not to touch the hot stove because it is hot and will burn me, I
Repentance, in my opinion, is something we do not hear enough of. In sacred scripture we read of the great heroes of faith constantly turning
When Deacon Steve Greco of the Diocese of Orange, California delivers a talk, he regularly asks participants if they’ve experienced miracles in their lives. Most
“I have come to light a fire on earth and how I wish it were already ablaze” (Luke 12:49). This is one of many passages
Do you suffer from disturbing or obsessive thoughts? If so, relief is available. It will be in an uphill battle, but with perseverance and the
Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be [done] to me according to your word. ( Luke 1:38) I went to adoration
When we think of Divine Mercy, we think of God’s loving devotion to us and His compassionate forgiveness of our sins. God’s mercy extends to
An Interview with an average sinner. Radio Talk Show Host, (“SH”) takes a call from Alphonse Spangler, of Cardium, Texas (“AS”). SH: Today we are
I often get all caught up in myself and experience various distressing thoughts and anxieties. These are a combination of temptations to sinful behavior as
I thought I was a loving, forgiving person who didn’t judge people and just wanted to help them. I really did. It wasn’t until I
I wrote this article as a warning to all of us know the Catholic faith is true and right. To those who know the teachings
