We cannot possibly truly imagine what Jesus Christ went through during His Passion and Death. Suffering the horrible, excruciating, ignominious scourging and crucifixion, carrying the
For Valentine’s Day this year, I am taking a new approach. No more chocolate, fancy dinners or jewelry. This year’s gift is the ultimate. This
Thoughts of Valentine’s Day fills our heads with images of frilly pink hearts, chocolate covered strawberries, fluffy teddy bears, and of course, the cute bottomed
This past January 20 marked the one year anniversary of the death of my friend, Paul Coakley. Last year I wrote two articles about my thoughts
Deciding where one’s kids should be educated can be a difficult task, especially in areas where there are so many good public, parochial, and
At Mass today, I discovered the most thorough description of God I have ever heard. It was contained in the second reading, verses from a
The Power of Music Music has such a power to invoke many different kinds of feelings in all of us. It has the power to
The Roe v Wade decision still remains unsettling to many. Since that day a culture of death has permeated society, and the world. Nevertheless, many
Grandmothers and Mercy January is a time that reminds me of my deceased Grandmother. She passed away over 20 years ago on January 31. It is
Every so often the issue of altar serving comes into question, as it has again recently. There is an ongoing, extensive debate over who
This is the third installment in our series on the Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. Today we look at the Sorrowful Mysteries, those
The Mercy of God is a mystery. Even for someone like me who has had it poured into my life for the last five years.
Falling in love happens in a cloud of emotion. It’s euphoric and all encompassing. And temporary. It is also a bad reason to marry. In
“To love is to keep moving forward” – Pope Francis A little over a month ago, I went to see my friend Georgia in Colorado
The Gospel for next Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, is the meeting between Our Lady and her elderly pregnant cousin Elizabeth. Mary set out
Advent and Christmas are very special seasons, and offer terrific opportunities to grow in and live our faith as Catholics. Often though, both seasons
The holidays always remind me of how different I am from my husband. He is a doer. He does things. He wakes up every morning
“He’s dead because of me. And I’m trying to… been trying to get me head around it, but I can’t. I will have always have killed
My husband, Michael, and I have been married for 36 years, and we are happy and still in love. Surprisingly, we have become one in reality,
There is no doubt that Jesus loves each one of us with an everlasting love. The question is whether or not we love Jesus in
Pope Francis has become one of the most talked about popes since Pope St. John Paul II. He’s also one of the most controversial popes
“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.” – Jesus (Matthew 7:12) The Golden Rule.
The grocery store line was long. Really long. “What is wrong with you idiots? Get another checker! This isn’t rocket science,” the young woman called
The Holy Father’s stay in America may be over, but his impact will be felt for quite some time. His visit provided multiple
