Hey there, In 2020, as the Coronavirus pandemic opened up in our communities, our Church doors were slammed shut. And we yearned for what we once took a little for granted. We attended Mass virtually and prayed the Act of Spiritual Communion. Some waged battles to re-open their Church, even taking the issue up with the courts. And a few Priests defied the law by holding public …
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Hey there, We see evil all around us every day. But what causes evil? Is the devil real? If God created everything, then why did He create the devil? Why does God let the devil roam the Earth? These are just a few of the typical questions that come up when discussions turn to evil in our world. The Catholic Church tells us that satan does exist. But the good news is that God …
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Hey there, In August of 2019 the Pew Research Center published shocking results from a survey of Catholics stating that only one third believe that “during Catholic Mass, the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus.” This is a bleak outlook on what the Catechism of the Catholic Church calls “the source and summit of the Christian life.” (CCC 1324) Fortunately, a survey …
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Hey there, We all need a little help from time to time. We ask people for advice (though we rarely take it). We make a list of pros and cons. We pray to God … or for the intercession of a Saint. Remember the game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” They gave contestants a lifeline where they could phone a friend for help with a question. If you’re like me, you may not be calling on …
Hey there, Has anyone ever told you “do you?” They were telling you to be true to yourself. Maybe you’ve even said it to someone else. The psychologists tell us being authentically yourself leads to more happiness. So the phrase and mindset have grown in popularity over the past few years. I can attest to one aspect of my life where this philosophy made me a lot happier. Remember …
Hey there, What do you think of when you hear the word prophet? Is it someone who predicts the future … like Nostradomus? In the Catholic Church, prophets don’t predict the future; they proclaim messages from God. Like those from the Old Testament: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Moses, to name just a few. Until the ultimate prophet came along, Jesus Christ. We learn from the prophets …
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Hey there, We were made for holiness. And with Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, we all are able to obtain eternal life in heaven. Of course, it’s not as easy as it sounds! We need all the help we can get. That’s where Plenary Indulgences come in. Indulgences have been around since the early Church. But, unfortunately, they were misused in the 16th Century and some say it led to …
Hey there, Here we are in Holy Week … the most important week of the year. And in 4 days our Lord will rise! This poem presents a unique viewpoint of Christ’s resurrection. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Death Meets His Master Father Time met pale King Death sitting by a tomb. “Hello, O Friend, I guess you’re here to seal somebody’s doom.” “You might say that,” sly Death …
Hey there, If you’re like me, the Saturday before Easter is a time to prepare for the Easter celebration. Cooking, baking, selecting an Easter outfit. Getting Easter baskets ready. But the Saturday before Easter is called Holy Saturday, and it’s a part of the Triduum. Jesus died on Good Friday and he rose from the dead on Easter Sunday. But there were important events happening on …
Hey there, Last week we began our look at the Triduum with Holy Thursday. Today, our gaze turns to Good Friday. This year, it falls on March 29th. I’m sure you recall that Good Friday is the other day in Lent for fasting and abstinence … aside from Ash Wednesday. And you may make it an annual tradition to attend Stations of the Cross. But there’s more happening on Good Friday. And there’s …
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Hey there, Growing up, I don’t recall participating in the Triduum. I was first exposed to it when my kids were in Catholic grade school. Their religion teacher gave them extra credit for attending all the Triduum services. Now, years later, I make it a point to include the Triduum services in my Lenten activities. The Triduum begins three days before Easter Sunday on the day we call Holy …
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Hey there, In ancient Greece the runner that won the race was not the man who crossed the line in the shortest time … it was the man who crossed it in the least time with his torch still burning. Like those Greek runners, we Catholics carry a light in us that we are called to share with others. On February 2nd we celebrate that light in the Church. It’s the Feast of the Presentation of …
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