Oct 2, 2020 | Catholic Spirituality
Each year on October 5th, the Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Faustina. Saint Faustina (1905-1938) was a religious sister of the Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy who received many visions and revelations from Our Lord and his mother, Mary....
Jun 11, 2020 | Catholic Spirituality
Thank you Lord for the gift of creation, for the sun and the moon, for the trees and the hills, the valleys and forests, for the animals and pets that share this earth with us. Thank you especially for the good times with family and loved ones, enjoying Your bounty...
May 31, 2020 | Catholic Spirituality
One of the most famous passages in Scripture is Jesus asking the apostles, “Who do you say that I am?”[1] This leads to St. Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, and to the establishment of the papacy. Like St. Peter, it matters very much who we say that Jesus...
Apr 22, 2020 | Catholic Spirituality
The perfect prayer for Earth Day. By Pope Francis, Laudato Si Father, we praise you with all your creatures. They came forth from your all-powerful hand; they are yours, filled with your presence and your tender love. Praise be to you! Son of God, Jesus, through you...
Feb 13, 2020 | Catholic Spirituality, Lenten Reflections
It’s that time of year again when every store is fully stocked with over-the-top heart-shaped knickknacks, candy, and cards. If you are anything like my younger self, these gaudy reminders that “love is in the air” can bring about a sense of sadness and dread around...
Feb 4, 2020 | Catholic Spirituality
Suffering from Undiagnosable Uncertainty In the Fall of 2015, I sat in a lecture hall wondering if I blended in with everyone around me. Heart racing, palms sweating, and my head burning as the professor spoke on a topic that seemed irrelevant compared to the...
