By the time this article is released I will have celebrated my first anniversary of priestly ordination. The gift of the priesthood and my consecrated
Anyone who has been living the Christian life for a while has their habits and devotions, which are used as aids along the way.
We were all shocked and shattered when my brother announced that he wanted to become a priest. It was not just that he wanted to
It seems as though the devil has taken control of our world lately. Politicians are whole-heartedly embracing abortion, homosexual marriage, human cloning, embryonic stem cell
Among the many wonders of spring are the light of day that grows longer and the warmth of the sun that beckons the flowers to
On April 15, 2018, my first nephew was born. Though the birth of a new baby is always a precious occasion, the birth of my
Our Blessed Mother is honored under many titles. The faithful have often referred to Mary as “the Mother of God”, “the Mother of the faithful”
In this article, I wish to examine three ways that Mary can teach us about marriage. This month presents us with the opportunity not only
Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention
In the days preceding Pentecost, the Resurrected Christ appeared before His disciples, each time saying, “Peace be with you.” His greeting was not meant as
Thinking back on my life, reflecting on my past, I feel a deep sense of remorse, especially at this time of the year. I regret
As we celebrate the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us also embrace Mary our Blessed Mother who shares in the passion and
In the Gospel according to Mark, Christ talks about the sower of seeds. As he sowed, some seeds fell on a path, other seeds fell
Family: The Basic Cell of Society Catholic tradition and teaching firmly upholds the great importance and significance of the family as the “basic unit of
According to a reading from the second letter of St. Peter, “We await new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. … Therefore,
Ever since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived in what
Do we wait for Christmas morning with a joyful expectation or has life’s disappointments left us jaded and closed to any spiritual surprises or gifts
The “Hail Mary” is one of the most beautiful prayers in the world. It combines the words of the Archangel Gabriel (who is a messenger
Mary, the mother of Jesus, was the ultimate expression of both mother and believer. Her immaculate character, her sacrificial love, and her total surrender to
Dolores. In Spanish, it means “suffering.” Catholics use the phrase “Our Lady of Dolours” when talking about the sorrowful mother. Dolores, then, would be a
As we look at Holy Spirit in the life of the Virgin Mary I want you to think about what our Catechism says at the
How often, especially in times of crisis, do we feel tricked by God? We think we have been duped into believing that all will be
On December 10, 1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Maria Lucia of Jesus and of the Immaculate Heart, in her convent. Sister Lucia was one
“We never give more honor to Jesus than when we honor his Mother, and we honor her simply and solely to honor him all the
