Sometimes we feel like God already knows what we need before we ask, so why bother? As a parent myself, I too often know things before my kids tell me. Someone calls me, or I’ve just figured it out on my own. I still want them to tell me. IContinue Reading
I woke up this morning a little past four a.m. in a panic. I had put my clothes in the washer last night for Church today. I meant to stay awake to put them in the dryer. I didn’t manage it. I ran downstairs intending to put them in toContinue Reading
A few days ago, I was watching a YouTube video about some miracles that occurred at Medjugorje with Father Leon. In that video, he reminds us of a simple truth: the most significant two signs and wonders in the world will always be Eucharist and Confession. Why? Because inContinue Reading
Since its founding circa 33AD the Catholic Church has taught that consecrated bread and wine become the actual body and blood, soul and divinity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is the real presence of Christ to his bride, the Church. The Church teaches that the Eucharist isContinue Reading
God does not force us to do good things, nor does He, in turn, wait in Heaven to punish us if we do not do so. He gives us complete freedom to choose for ourselves. The interesting thing about the Gospel for today is that they talk about journeying toContinue Reading
As I sit down to pray the Liturgy of the Hours my mind is flooded with things of a critical nature that need my immediate attention. There is this great, incredible urge to put down my breviary and attend to those things first. I try to focus and press on,Continue Reading
I once knew a girl who grew up in an abusive home. She went on to be in a string of abusive relationships herself. With each one when asked “why do you keep doing this, why do you do this to yourself?” she would simply respond “I love him.” NoContinue Reading