The Moment There is a moment in time which defines all history; a moment to which all that came before, all that has come after and all that is yet to come, points as supremely significant. On March 25th of each Liturgical Year (March 26th this year), we remember the event that took place then – the moment when the [...]
In St. John’s Gospel, there is the account of the healing of the man born blind (John 9:1-41). It is the sixth of the seven signs recounted by St. John that announce the fulfillment of the Old Covenant in the New Covenant and the passing away of the old rites, replaced by the grace and sacraments [...]
Primer on HHS Mandate If you are already familiar with this background and understand what the HHS Mandate requires, you can skip to the “Answering Common Objections” section of this article, but I would recommend that you spend time reviewing again the background of this grave attack on religious liberty. The Patient Protection and Affordable [...]
The Apostles are Astonished At the center of Mark’s Gospel, the Transfiguration of Christ stands prominently as an encouragement along the walk from Baptism to Resurrection, which must pass through the Cross. Place yourself in the position of the Apostles – they have journeyed with Jesus since he began his public ministry and I am [...]
If I asked you what it is that you most want right now, I would probably receive a variety of answers. Some would say a new job or better job security, maybe better pay or just the respect of their employers. Others might speak of health issues, concern for their children or the need to [...]
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 [...]
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Daily Catholic Quote from Fr. Benedict Groeschel
“One thing that is not being tried in any particularly enthusiastic way by people who call themselves Catholic is Catholicism.” (Fr. Benedict Groeschel; The Reform of Renewal, 1990) Please help us in our mission to assist readers to integrate their Catholic faith, family and work. Tell your family and friends about this article using both the [...]
St. Benedict for Beginners – The Third Step to Humility
This is the ninth in a series on St. Benedict for Beginners. – The Editors The Third Step to Humility ‘The third step of humility is that for the love of God a man should be obedient to his superior in all things.’ Obedience? What a sign of scandal in an individualistic age! The whole [...]
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