• “The cross is our trophy raised against the demons, our sword against sin, and the sword of Christ used to pierce the serpent.” -St. John Chrysostom

  • Let’s be honest. When we think of saints, we usually picture people in robes and habits, sporting pious faces, long beards, or funny haircuts. Of course, in most cases, this was the normal look of the time in which they lived. But never have we seen a statue in a church of a saint dressed […]

  • “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that […]

  • This is a common complaint (one I’ve uttered myself more times than I care to admit!). Eventually I realized a few things.  Mass does not exist to serve me. It’s not a movie, a rock concert, or a Tony Robbins motivational seminar. It’s not something you roll up to with a pair of 3D glasses […]

  • “Let not your heart be disturbed. Do not fear that sickness, nor any other sickness or anguish. Am I not here, who is your Mother? Are you not under my protection? Am I not your health? Are you not happily within my fold? What else do you wish? Do not grieve nor be disturbed by […]

  • Evidently, all lawyers and insurance companies believe in God. After all, they regularly use the term “Act of God” in legal contexts, insurance policies, and contracts. In such cases, an Act of God is a natural event that occurs without human intervention and for which no one can be held responsible.  Some examples include earthquakes, […]

  • “Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to Adoration.” – St. Teresa of Calcutta

  • The Mass is boring. I grew up Catholic, and when I was a kid, that’s how I felt. And I’ll admit that there have even been times as an adult when I find my mind wandering or glance down to check my watch.  And yet…ever since my youth, despite my occasional lack of enthusiasm for […]

  • A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Our Lady of Mount CarmelO most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother […]

  • I was leading a Bible study with my kids and their homeschool friends recently. We were digging into the story in Matthew in which Jesus sent his Apostles out on a mission. He gave them some of his superpowers: casting out demons, healing the sick, cleansing lepers, and raising the dead. I asked the kids […]