Daily Catholic Quote from St. Gianna Molla
“Look at the mothers who truly love their children — how many sacrifices they make for them. They are ready for everything, even to give their own blood so that their babies grow up good, healthy and...
View ArticleDaily Catholic Quote from J. R. R. Tolkien
“War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I...
View ArticleEncountering the Word — Hebrews 9:27-28
“And just as it is appointed for men to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to...
View ArticleOperation Overlord
Seventy years ago today, the largest invasion by armed forces in the history of the world took place as Allied forces during World War II landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. The operation,...
View ArticleWhat Does Jesus Ask of You?
The Altar of Sacrifice The Altar of Sacrifice on which the Lord redeemed us is His Cross on Calvary, lifted up nearly 2,000 years ago. Jesus has made it possible for that “once for all sacrifice” to be...
View ArticleDaily Catholic Quote from St. Thérèse of Lisieux
“Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.” (St. Thérèse of Lisieux — of the...
View ArticleParents of Large Families: Ours is a Public Ministry
I went to the dentist last week and when it was my turn to have my teeth cleaned, the energetic 23-year-old hygienist made small talk as she prepped the room for x-rays. “Your husband was just in here...
View ArticleThe Way of the Cross and the Road to Salvation
Truth in advertising — after all the glowing reports of the benefits of a product, potential side effects need to be mentioned. Informed consent — before surgery, patients have to be told of all the...
View ArticleWhy Sacrifice is Necessary in this Life
One of the things with which we so often struggle is to understand our condition in a fallen world. Each of us, in our own way, has experienced the pain and suffering so often encountered as one...
View ArticleDaily Catholic Quote from St. Paul of the Cross
“O Jesus, my Love, may my heart be consumed in loving Thee; make me humble and holy; give me childlike simplicity; transform me into thy holy love. O Jesus, life of my life, joy of my soul, God of my...
View ArticleCatholic Quote of the Day — from St. Paul of the Cross
“My heart breaks when I think of the sorrows of the most holy Virgin. Oh tender Mother, unutterable was Thy grief in finding Thyself deprived of your dear Son, and then in beholding Him dead in Thy...
View ArticleCatholic Quote of the Day — from St. John of the Cross
“Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ.” (St. John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church) December 14 is the Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of...
View ArticleEncountering the Word — Romans 12:1
A Daily Quote From Sacred Scripture “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...
View ArticleDaily Reflection — Laying Down Our Lives
As they were stoning Stephen, he called out “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” (Acts 7:59). Just yesterday, we began our observance of Christmastide by celebrating the Nativity of Our Lord. And now...
View ArticleLeaving Early? Really?
You have been invited to a wonderful dinner by one of your friends and/or family. You had no worries about cooking the meal or going out that night, and were just able to relax and enjoy a nice home...
View ArticleCatholic Quote of the Day — from Pope Francis
“Therefore the Eucharistic Celebration is much more than simple banquet: it is exactly the memorial of Jesus’ Pascal Sacrifice, the mystery at the centre of salvation. Memorial does not simply mean a...
View ArticleHow am I to understand suffering?
One of the things with which we so often struggle is to understand our condition in a fallen world. Each of us, in our own way, has experienced the pain and suffering so often encountered as one...
View ArticleEncountering the Word — Matthew 9:13
A Daily Quote From Sacred Scripture “Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Matthew 9:13) Print this entry
View ArticleWhy Catholics Practice Fast and Abstinence?
Would you like to know the secret to a better, deeper, more joyful life in Christ? Of course you would. We all would. Our bookstores are filled with books written to help us advance in prayer and the...
View ArticleCatholic Quote of the Day — from St. Vincent de Paul
“Perfection consists in renouncing ourselves, in carrying our cross, and in following Jesus Christ. Now, he who renounces himself most perfectly carries his cross the best and follows nearest to Jesus...
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