Simple Resolutions for the New Year

Simple Resolutions for the New Year … I thought I would once again suggest some simple but powerful resolutions for the New Year. So, without a lot of fanfare, here they are: Commit to daily prayer – The stronger our relationship with God is, the stronger our relationships with others will be. Commit to carving … Read more

Affection for Jesus — Video

Affection for Jesus Father Michael Najim has another wonderful video for us on having affection for Jesus. Listen below to learn about how we can develop a deep affection for Jesus Christ in our personal lives.     Affection for Jesus: Father Michael Najim, a priest of the diocese of Rhode Island, reflects on God’s … Read more

Joy of the Gospel

The Joy of the Gospel The Joy of the Gospel! Father Michael Najim discusses Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium. He highlights paragraph three of the document, in which the Pope invites all Christians everywhere to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or openness to letting Him encounter them, each day because it is … Read more

A Holy Week Meditation

A prayerful reading of the Gospels readings on Monday through Wednesday of Holy Week will aid to deepen our contemplation of the Passion of Christ. The Church in her wisdom has provided these Gospel passages to prepare us to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. A close, contemplative reading of each of the three Gospel passages leading … Read more

Inspiration from Scripture

Inspiration from Scripture Inspiration from Scripture: Father Michael Najim uses an example from his life on how music inspired him, in order to apply the example as a spiritual lesson.  He explains how we are often going through the day with negative thoughts, having problems or experiencing difficulties, which can sometimes hold us back and … Read more

A Christmas Meditation

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 farmers are pictured talking over a picket fence. One asks, “Anything new happen lately?” The other responds, “Nothing much. A new baby was born over at Tom Lincoln’s place, but … Read more