“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 Read More …
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Fasting, the Original Cleanse
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 This is for our growth, not God’s! Unfortunately, many people see fasting as outdated. Read More …
Becoming Better Through Faith
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 Read More …
Be Still and Know That I Am God
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 Read More …
Devotion: Simple True Love of God
Kari’s article introduces us to St. Francis de Sales, a doctor of the Church and author of the spiritual masterpiece, Introduction to the Devout Life. It just so happens that Fr. Patrick’s brother, Fr. John, wrote a book, Lift Up Read More …
The Origin of the Nativity Scene
St. Francis of Assisi and St. Bonaventure The year was 1223 and society looked quite similar to the times we live in. A man of God, who was simply trying to connect with his fellow friars and towns people conceived Read More …
Advent, A Time To Prepare for a Revolution
What?! I heard a bishop refer to the birth of a Christ as a revolution, not a time of cozy sentiments. Initially, this kind of rocked my world, as I really enjoy my Christmas coziness. Upon further thought, though, it Read More …
Will You Come Adore Him?
Do you ever feel that tug at your heart? Do you ever have that coincidence that you can’t explain? Do you ever say, “Wow, that was Divine Intervention!” God is calling you… These are frequent questions people have… but Read More …