We Are All Called to Lives of Holiness
I want to share with you some insights that I have been given as I have grown in my faith and participation in the Mystical Body. Some of them have come with great pain, anger, and frustration that I still struggle with through the power of Confession and the Holy Eucharist. Some of these insights …
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Tonight I saw a comment (social media provides me with a lot of food for thought) that implied the issues of the West, transgenderism, homosexuality, divorce, adultery, etc. are not the same as the murder, rape, persecution, and poverty overseas or in Third World countries. This was, of course, in response to the Bruce Jenner …
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I remain Catholic because these words guide my life and remain with me even in the darkest of nights: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." John 6:68. This Scripture passage is most realized in the Holy Eucharist in which Christ himself pours out the perfect sacrifice for us …
I have found that one of the things we Catholics do not like to think about is what we watch on television or read in novels. In fact, when I have discussed this with friends and shared my own struggles, I usually encounter a great deal of push back. We don't like to be reminded …
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Yesterday I chanced upon a random, short, and sarcastic review of the look and content of my blog on Reddit. I don't even know the purpose of Reddit, by the way. It made me chuckle. I wasn't angry, I thought it was funny. I found it amusing because it is so typical of us human …
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It is Friday and a good day for marveling at and contemplating beauty. Today's theme is stained glass. There are so many beautiful options, so I will revisit this theme many times. These were gleaned from a Google search and are not mine. I hope they bless you as you prepare for the weekend. God …
The deeper I go into my theological studies, the more I am at peace with the Church. My peace does not come from the knowledge of men, but from the reality that the Holy Spirit is at the helm. It is easy to get dragged into outrage because of pockets of corruption and the sins …
Today I am writing for Catholic Exchange on how Our Lady can be our guide during periods of persecution. There is little doubt that the situation for Christians in Nigeria, Syria, Iraq, Ukraine, Kenya, and other countries is dire. The number of martyrs for this year alone has reached well into the thousands. In the …
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It's the month of Mary, so I am going to give away two copies of the book I am reading right now. It is called The Little Book of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Raoul Plus, S.J. I am really enjoying the book and want to share it with you. Here is a description of …
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Swimming the Depths 