Tag: Eucharist
Daily Catholic Quote from J.R.R. Tolkien
“Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament … There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves upon earth … which every man’s heart desires.” (J.R.R. Tolkien, in a letter [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from Cardinal Francis Arinze
“The Holy Eucharist is the greatest treasure that the Church has on earth: It is Christ himself.” (Cardinal Francis Arinze) 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 Share and the Recommend buttons below and [...]
Good Friday and the Victory of the Cross
The terror of crucifixion Terrorism is nothing new. It’s probably as old as the human race. In fact the cradle of civilization, now Iraq, was the home of the most infamous terrorists of antiquity, the Assyrians. Their goal was to conquer their neighbors in a way that would minimize initial resistance and subsequent rebellion. To [...]
To Amaze Jesus
We know well the words that the centurion speaks to Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel: “I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof…” (Matt 8:8). We say them at each and every Mass. But have you ever taken time to reflect on the words following the Roman officer’s remarks to Jesus? Can you [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from Venerable Mother Lusita
“He is the companion of my exile, He is the bread for my journey, and He will follow and sustain me until my arrival to the port of bliss.” (Venerable Mother Lusita) Please help us in our mission to assist readers to integrate their Catholic faith, family and work. Tell your family and friends about [...]
Four Lessons from Emmaus Road for the Discouraged and Anxious
We are all likely familiar with the “walk to Emmaus” (Luke 24:13-35) by two of Christ’s disciples the evening of the Resurrection in Luke’s Gospel. These two men, overcome with hopelessness and discouragement, were talking about the incredible events they had witnessed over the previous few days as they were walking to their home village [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from Pope Paul VI
“…our evangelizing zeal must spring from true holiness of life, and, as the Second Vatican Council suggests, preaching must in its turn make the preacher grow in holiness, which is nourished by prayer and above all by love for the Eucharist. The world which, paradoxically, despite innumerable signs of the denial of God, is nevertheless [...]
Because it is True
The only reason to believe something is because it is true. I am Catholic, not because it feels good to go to Mass on Sunday, or because it helps me cope with suffering in my life, or even because I was raised that way. I am Catholic because Catholicism is true. Unfortunately, my generation has [...]
Making Daily Mass a Part of Your Schedule
I’m constantly trying to find consistency in my prayer life. I need patterns and repetition to successfully form habits. I struggle with getting REALLY excited to start a new initiative and doing well for a day or two … and then, I fall off a cliff. Or I’ll miss a day for one reason or [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch
“You must all follow the lead of the bishop, as Jesus Christ followed that of the Father; follow the presbytery as you would the Apostles; reverence the deacons as you would God’s commandment. Let no one do anything touching the Church, apart from the bishop. Let that celebration of the Eucharist be considered valid which [...]
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