Thoughts on the Catholic Faith and Spiritual Life
In the Gospel last Sunday and this Sunday we hear about Jesus appearing to the Apostles. They witness seeing Jesus risen from the dead in His glorified body. Jesus is truly there. He is not an illusion or something imagined. He is really physically there. Last Sunday, Thomas saw and touched Jesus’ wounds. This Sunday... Continue Reading →
In our readings today we hear the greatest love story of all. To many, Jesus’ death on the cross would be defeat. But to those with faith, we know this is the triumph of love. We hear the Passion narrative each year on Palm Sunday and Good Friday. But have you ever really thought about... Continue Reading →
Palm Sunday is a special day. It is a time to reflect on the life of Jesus. To think about his ministry on earth, and to remember that his Passion will be coming soon. In the first reading from the Prophet Isaiah, we heard, “I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks... Continue Reading →
Today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, the Church celebrates St. Joseph who willingly accepted his role to be the foster father of Jesus. Pope Francis has declared this liturgical year is a Year of St. Joseph marking the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint... Continue Reading →
Lent is a time for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Together, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are called the three pillars of Lent. We have talked about them from a traditional standpoint. This Lent, shake things up! In this video, we will look at the three pillars of Lent from a slightly different angle. Let’s look at... Continue Reading →
