The Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 gives us an account of Pentecost. It tells us about the descent of the Holy Spirit who filled the hearts, minds, and souls of those in the upper room. Transforming confused and frightened disciples into confident and unafraid disciples who began to boldly proclaim the Gospel message. They became... Continue Reading →

Last, Saturday, May 16 was a special day. Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Church in Madison Alabama celebrated the first public Mass since Bishop Robert Baker suspended public Mass in response to the Coronavirus in mid March.  But now public worship is being allowed again. That first Mass was bittersweet. There was joy seeing 50 people... Continue Reading →

https://youtu.be/aa86X2gHMi4 Sometimes I get questions from both non-Catholics and Catholics about the scapular I wear. A scapular is two pieces of wool cloth joined by stings worn with one piece of fabric over the heart, the other on the back. It is an example of a sacramental, and like any sacramental, a scapular does not... Continue Reading →

https://youtu.be/w3lPIpgbQFk We have heard the phrase, out of sight, out of mind. It basically means that if we do not see something on a regular basis we tend to think about it less and may eventually forget about it. Well, one thing we definitely do not want to be out of sight, out of mind... Continue Reading →