Why do we have a feast celebrating a church in Rome? What does it mean for us? We celebrate this church not so much for its stones which could, like the temple in Jerusalem, one day be destroyed but for what it signifies: a Church united in love. Here we are really speaking about the […]
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This is a special day to remember all those who have departed from this life. They are our friends and we can help them finish their journey. The second Beatitude says, “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” All those who mourn are promised comfort along the way of life. Then, when
As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” Galatians 4:6 One day this will be your feast day! Today is a day to rejoice and also to dream. As Christians, our dreams can never measure up to the reality of what God desires
On Prayer The Rosary: A House of Prayer The Rosary is an invitation to prayer. There are, of course, set prayers but these are the foundation on which to build a house to dwell in. Over the years, we’ve come across a number of ways to build up our Rosary house. A good way to
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If I take the wings of dawn and dwell beyond the sea, even there your hand guides me, your right hand holds me fast. —Psalm 139:9-10 Once upon a time, there was a little girl. When she looked up into the sky and saw the birds, she probably wondered, “What would it be like to
July 13th is the feast day of the first American layman to be beatified. I love “Charlie”, as Carlos Manuel Rodriguez is affectionately known. And I am not alone. It seems like there is something about Charlie that just makes people love him. After he died in 1963, the hospital refused to take any payment
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Walking With the Trinity When you go on a journey, do you have a list of all the things you want to bring with you? What if your list could only have three things on it? What would you bring? In the Gospel (Mark 6:7-13) , the apostles are only allowed to bring three things:
Today we remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Mary, the Apostles, and the first Christians. The Holy Spirit desires to continue his work of sanctification in the Church. What can we do to prepare for his coming anew into our lives? First, remember that the Church was gathered together in one place. The
The Unknown God: Nine Steps to Pentecost Day Nine Let’s learn to know the Holy Spirit better during these nine days before Pentecost. Here is the ninth step. Tomorrow is Pentecost. We will remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Mary, the Apostles, and the first Christians. The Holy Spirit desires to continue his
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The Unknown God: Nine Steps to Pentecost Day Eight Let’s learn to know the Holy Spirit better during these nine days before Pentecost. Here is the eighth step. What does St. Peter, the first Pope, teach us about the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is always trying to bring us the Good News of Salvation
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