I entered the Catholic Church in 2010, but my wife and I turned slowly away from the popular ideological goals and dreams of this world
It is something that Catholics are told they must do and are urged to do frequently from the very beginning of their faith formation. Sadly,
One of my favorite Gospel stories is where Peter walks on water as it’s a beautiful meeting of the human and divine. In it, we
I was in shock standing in the front pew of the church at my father’s service (a traditional funeral was not held). Monsignor was at
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. The kingdom of God is where God’s will is fully done by us and
At the end of the presentation, the webinar moderator asked me if I had any questions or comments. I replied with something to the effect
I once had a priest tell me, after I spent a while explaining to him all the concerns I had running through my head as
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
