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
Throughout the Church’s history, the Holy Spirit has moved women and men to answer a call to religious life and share God’s love revealed in
The early Church wrestled with many issues regarding the identity of Christ. Unfortunately, some churchmen would take a piece of scripture and develop a whole
Friendship is possibly one of the most cherished bonds in the life of humans built on selflessness, unconditional support, and mutual trust. Cicero, a Roman
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
In the letter to the Hebrews, we learn about Hope. A hope that we have as an anchor of the soul. A hope that is both sure
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
The teachings in the Book of Ruth do not feature much in Christian Theology or the Jewish Canon but the history of Ruth is illustrious.
(Maureen’s) training will be familiar to all who seek to live a God-Centered, loving life. We are all trained every day by all of those
People need, and have a right to, reliable information on the differences between Christianity and New Age. (Pontifical Council for Culture, Pontifical Council for Interreligious
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
The exchange between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well found in Jn 4: 4-26 reveals Jesus`s mastery of personal evangelism through conversation. The
We live in a self-centered world. People are always looking for ways to fill up their hearts with material things as well as seeing what
Lately, the daily news is full of images of burning and looting in our cities. Prior to that, it was becoming difficult to express our
For many people, the past two months have been nothing short of a recurring nightmare on more levels than they want to assess. A transcendent
I’ve often wondered why it is that most sculptures and paintings of the crucified Christ inaccurately depict His physical appearance after He was scourged, carried
My meditation on St. Veronica has been ongoing for years now. This Lent, as I sat in the church of St. Veronica praying the Stations
As Catholic’s, we often associate praying with long traditional prayers that we have learned and recited from the time we were children. But real prayer
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
How often have we heard that hindsight is 20/20? In other words, it’s easy to know the right thing to do after something has happened,
The Feast of the Holy Family is one of the important celebrations of the Christmas Season – in fact, it is my personal favorite. It
So many things in our lives are necessary but challenging, and perhaps none more so than prayer. Prayer sustains the life of our souls, yet
My wife always frets during this time of year. The fretting begins about three weeks before Thanksgiving and doesn’t end until some time after Christmas.
Have you ever found yourself still looking for something to eat or drink after you’ve had a full meal? I have to admit that sometimes
