August has always meant Football for me. And maybe it’s just me, but football makes me think about religion. I am not a sports fanatic,
Edel Quinn was an unlikely missionary and servant of God. Young, single, female, and knowingly living out her last few years with an incurable case
There are many painful experiences that are a part of our lives this side of heaven. These can be emotional such as disappointment, heartache, betrayal,
“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?” Five Man Electric
There are a number of things that distinguish Catholics from Protestant Christians. One of these things is a belief in purgatory. Protestants think that simply accepting Jesus
Prayer is one the deepest ways we show our love – to God, to our family, to the world. From childhood, many of us
I have been pondering what seems to be the tension between loving the sinner and following the law. Often times we call people Pharisees if
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. For the past five months I’ve been writing about the Beatitudes in order to understand them
“If you want to change the world, make your bed.” No, these ‘words of wisdom’ are not my mom’s. This is lesson #1 on Retired
I have written before that my spiritual life is owed to Mary. A few years ago, after a long period of lapsed faith, I felt
“This deadly cancer of anger… makes us unlike ourselves, makes us like timber wolves or furies from Hell, drives us forth headlong upon the points
Many today are getting lost amongst the busy consumer culture, bogged down with appearing successful and fitting in with those around them. This culture
Dysfunction Is Everywhere Are you dismayed at times by the amount of dysfunction you run into when dealing with other people? Does it seem to
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Good Just Lives Our life is morally good or righteous if it
After dropping off my son at school, I usually go running at the local park. This park is quite unusual in the Los Angeles area.
Yesterday my husband and I celebrated our three month anniversary of marriage, and as those three months have passed, I have learned much about the
If you strengthen your relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary, you will almost certainly build an even greater relationship with Jesus and the Father. Many
We all face difficult moments of darkness and anxiety when things can become difficult. Some may become disillusioned with life and lose hope. During these
I have always had a special attraction to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ever since I was a child, there was something about seeing a statue
It is very rare in the New Testament that we are given words directly spoken by God the Father so when this happens it should
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Heartland Each workday I drive thirty miles to and from my teaching job. It’s a
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
