“In marriages, families and parishes, the rough and tumble of human interactions is often permitted by God to smooth us, polish us and beautify us.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
“By grace, the eyes of the heart are capable of knowing God inwardly and intimately on the most familiar terms of love – experiencing his Presence. When it comes to this higher and deeper sort of knowing, however, you and I are like the blind men in the gospel stories.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Today, as we begin the discipline of Lent on Ash Wednesday, an excerpt from St. Jerome’s commentary on the book of Joel serves as our meditation.
Jacques-Benigne Bossuet reflects on God’s desire for all sinners to return to His merciful embrace, an excerpt from “Meditations for Lent”.
Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, including Our Father in heaven! A brief reflection on the Our Father’s call to conversion.
What is the difference between fasting and dieting? Patti Maguire Armstrong explains…just in time to make a difference in our Lenten observance this year!
What’s a good project of heart to work on this Lent? Find out when Dr. Joseph Hollcraft reflects on what it means to be genuine, honest, and truthful.
Simple Resolutions for the New Year … I thought I would once again suggest some simple but powerful resolutions for the New Year. So, without
In 1925, the New York World publication celebrated the birthday of Abraham Lincoln with a cartoon that has become something of a classic. Two Kentucky
Haste Not, Want Not! Haste is, generally speaking, the enemy of the spiritual life. Guard your heart in this glorious Advent season, a season which,
