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We are all called to be saints. For most of us, that means living an ordinary life with family and friends and also working. Maybe work means raising kids or maybe it means going to a job. Given all the directions the modern world pulls us, is becoming a saint realistic? We know the answer…
In the month of May, as we prepare to celebrate mothers for their dedication and importance to our families, we also should honor and praise Mary, the Mother of God, and the Queen of all Saints, in a special way for, “If you seek Mary, you will find Jesus.” ~St. Josemaria Escriva Mothers love details…
“God is not outdone by evil. So, in a time of great evil, God wants to give even greater graces.” Mercy is “Love’s second name.” It’s a particular kind of love, a particular mode of love when it encounters suffering, poverty, brokenness, and sin. Divine Mercy is when God’s love meets us and helps us…
This year has been one of change for our family and perhaps yours as well. Loss of a loved one, new employment, and children graduating from school. What changes are you currently experiencing in your life? Do these changes cause you uncertainty or anxiety? At such times, we might feel an inner need to recalibrate…
“When you invoke St. Joseph, you don’t have to say much. Say, “If you were in my place St. Joseph, what would you do? Well, pray for this on my behalf.” ~ St. Andre’ Bessette The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph, his feast day is celebrated on March 19. We don’t know…
“Trust all things to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to Mary, Help of Christians and you will see what miracles are.” – St. John Bosco I began my Lenten journey with a well laid plan as to how I was going to “do” Lent this year. I was committed to more intentional prayer time;…
At St. Francis Borgia we have been focusing on the theme of silence this Lent. An important part of priest’s lives are silent retreats. These extended periods of silence always help me to refocus my life. My first silent retreat was quite an experience. I visited New Melleray Abby in Dubuque Iowa to spend some…
Happy Lent! Yes, I used the word “happy.” We should be especially happy during fasting and abstinence, as we show reverence to God and imitate Christ. This is for our growth, not God’s! Unfortunately, many people see fasting as outdated. I recall a colleague who told me fasting for one day is pointless. Ironically, he…
It is hard for me to remember it now, but for about half my life I wasn’t a member of the Catholic Church. I was raised in the Congregational Church. Religion never played a big part in my life, and through my late teens and twenties I only went to church on Easter and Christmas…
As an adult convert to the Catholic faith, I began going to Eucharistic Adoration before I really knew what It was, and miraculously I experienced physical peace gazing upon Jesus. As I came to know that Jesus is truly present Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Eucharist I experienced an even greater peace— peace…