Last weekend, my husband and I schlepped the kids to the park and as we unloaded the kids, the dog, the bikes, and every other bit of unnecessary gear from our vehicle, a passenger van pulled up next to us. The doors opened and out poured a half dozen kids looking to expend energy on the playground. The driver of […]
authenticity
Don’t Forget To Look Up!
Outstanding guidance for our young people: Katie Warner’s Commencement Address to the graduates of the Class of 2019, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell, Georgia What a blessing it is to be back at my own alma mater, witnessing this milestone day for all of you soon-to-be graduates. I’d like to share three brief thoughts with you this afternoon as you […]
Daily Catholic Quote — Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M.
“The human person is authentic to the extent that he lives the truth. He conforms his mind, words, actions to what is. His mind reflects reality, and his speech reflects his mind. Synonyms therefore are: honesty, fidelity, reliability, trustworthiness, genuineness.” (Father Thomas Edward Dubay, S.M., 1921-2010, Authenticity) Please share on Facebook and other social media below: Print this entry
Arise in Faith
“Arise in faith, hasten in devotion, open in praise and thanksgiving. Behold the handmaid of the Lord, she says, be it done to me according to your word.” (A homily in Praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Saint Bernard, abbot; from the Second Reading for Matins on December 20). At times, this life that we directly experience and live […]
Daily Quote — St. Ignatius of Antioch
“Do not have Jesus Christ on your lips, and the world in your hearts.” (St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr, Letter to the Romans) The Memorial of St. Ignatius, Bishop and Martyr (30 – 107) is October 17. Please share this post on Facebook and other social media below: Print this entry
Empty-Handed at the End
Yesterday was the start of the Catholic New Year, the first day of the liturgical year. Once Advent starts, we begin to think about the birth of Jesus, but the gospels for the first week of Advent don’t seem to align with our joyful anticipation of Christmas. The first week of Advent gospels always warn us to be ready because […]
Encountering the Word — Romans 12:1
“I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Daily Catholic Quote — from Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M.
“The human person is authentic to the extent that he lives the truth. He conforms his mind, words, actions to what is. His mind reflects reality, and his speech reflects his mind. Synonyms therefore are: honesty, fidelity, reliability, trustworthiness, genuineness.” (Father Thomas Edward Dubay, S.M., 1921-2010, Authenticity) Please share on social media. Print this entry
What are Obstacles to Catholic Authenticity?
Why is it difficult to be the same person at work, home, church and with our friends? I have observed this problem for several years, but lately I have become more aware of the challenges people have with consistently being “real.” In a few recent discussions with friends, I received blank stares and perceived a lot of discomfort when I […]
Daily Catholic Quote — from St. Ignatius of Antioch
“Do not have Jesus Christ on your lips, and the world in your hearts.” (St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr, Letter to the Romans) The Memorial of St. Ignatius, Bishop and Martyr (30 – 107) is October 17. Please share on social media. Print this entry