Responsible Parenthood in a Birth Control Culture, Part One

You may be surprised to learn that prior to 1930 every Christian denomination agreed in their opposition to artificial birth control. In 1930, the Anglican Church, motivated by increasing social pressures, stated that artificial birth control could be allowed in… Read More

The Mystery of God is Found in Prayer

In the silence of our hearts, filled with faith, we experience the presence of God.  We contemplate Him in the beauty of the sunrise, the power of the wind, the majesty of the ocean, the voice of the Scriptures, the… Read More

The Giver of Life

Every time we pray together the Profession of Faith we proclaim that "we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life…."
It is the Lord, the giver of life who "hovered over the water" at the beginning… Read More

Living Easter Every Day

Many years ago in Dublin, Ireland, two women were spending the afternoon together shopping at their favorite clothing store.  They had grown up together in the same neighborhood and were life-long friends.  As they left the store with their bundles,… Read More

How to “Catch” the Men of our Age

"Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land.  And he sat down and taught the people from the boat" Luke 5:3. 
Lake Gennesaret (also called the Sea of… Read More

The Importance of Commitment

We have all been given an immense gift, our Catholic faith.  What an amazing privilege to be Catholic and live the Catholic faith with clarity, passion, responsibility, zeal, and joy. Having been given this treasure, we must be passionate and… Read More

Envy It’s a Killer

Quick — what do Cain, Satan, and Claudias (Uncle of Hamlet) have in common? And do you have it in common with them?
Bad Company
I’m talking here about envy, one of the seven deadly sins. They all had it… Read More

Practical Matters in the Sacred Liturgy

The Mass is the feast of heaven and earth. And as with everything else that takes place on earth, there are many practical aspects to be considered. In this article, we will take a brief look at gestures, language, silence;… Read More

Coming to the Lord’s Table

Regarding the preparation that needs to take place before we receive the Eucharist, the Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us of two fundamental realities. First, when we receive the Eucharist, our consciences must be free from mortal sin. Secondly,… Read More

Giving to God in Mass

When it comes to the Catholic Mass we need to get it right. The Mass should unite us, not only with our brothers and sisters in the Faith who are living today, but with the Church through all time.
Why… Read More

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