An Invitation to Enter the Desert with Christ As we begin this Lenten season tomorrow, we are called to enter the desert with Christ; to turn away from sin and towards our God. Many of us realize that we are called to face difficult questions during this penitential season. The challenge we face is not only for [...]
By now, most every Catholic and non-Catholic citizen is aware of the important debate taking place over President Obama’s effort to force Catholic organizations and institutions to provide sterilization coverage and contraceptive coverage, including abortion-inducing drugs, in the health insurance plans they offer their employees. The negative reaction to this mandate crosses lines of religion, [...]
I recently had the great privilege to listen to a talk delivered by Mother Regina Marie, O.C.D., Superior General of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. She spoke to over 300 people who attended the 4th Annual Atlanta Catholic Business Conference on January 28, 2012. The Beauty and Necessity of [...]
There are so many voices claiming to speak to us with authority in our day, it is no wonder that so many are confused and misled. These voices come to us through our news and talk media, our entertainment industry, our government, our schools and universities, our religion and even from our friends and associates. [...]
We live in an age that is filled with signs and wonders, many of which are ominous and terrifying – our economies continue in turmoil, wars and the fears of nuclear terrorism rage, our environment is being polluted in ways unseen before, our families, youth and societal institutions continue their collapse. Some people see these and [...]
Looking back at my childhood, I am thankful for the many gifts the good God sent my way in the form of people who knew and loved Him and chose to share that knowledge and love with me. There are so many examples from the good Catholic sisters and priests who taught me to my [...]
This is among the most inspiring auto-biographical works I have ever read. * * * * * He Leadeth Me – By Fr. Walter J. Ciszek and Daniel Flaherty; Publisher: Ignatius Press, 1995 Editorial Review on Amazon: He Leadeth Me is the deeply moving personal story of one man’s spiritual odyssey and the unflagging faith [...]
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Have you ever felt that something you were doing was going so badly that you just wished you could start all over? Or maybe your life is not going that well and you realize that you are just not the person you should be. I would bet [...]
Each January 1st on the liturgical calendar, the Church celebrates the Octave of Christmas and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. I receive more comments and questions from non-Catholics, and even some Catholics, about the Church’s Marian practices and teachings than just about any other topic. Some want to know where we can find [...]
A Catholic Approach to Making “New Years” Resolutions As we all know, the beginning of each New Year is a time that people make resolutions about how they will better their lives. Like many of you, I have participated in this tradition over the years. And like many of you, I have broken these resolutions [...]
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Daily Catholic Quote from King David
“Turn away your face from my sins; blot out all my guilt. A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit. Do not drive me from your presence, nor take from me your holy spirit. Restore my joy in your salvation; sustain in me a willing spirit. I will teach the [...]
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