Lenten Post 6 – The Waiting Game
St Catherine of Siena said that patience isn’t so much a virtue as the test of all true virtue. If you haven’t any patience at
St Catherine of Siena said that patience isn’t so much a virtue as the test of all true virtue. If you haven’t any patience at
Have you ever noticed how ‘mountains’ have a prominent place in Scripture? The readings for the second Sunday in Lent, for instance, tell the story
The 24-hour news cycle, the multitude of TV and movie channels, music, smartphones, plus traffic congestion and all the other noises, fill our days and
As other CS writers have reminded us, here we are in Lent, once again. When I was young, giving up Cokes for Lent was the
It is easy for Christmas to be commercialized and to forget its true meaning. What many people may not realize is just as easy as
With Christmas only a month away, I think we need to start making preparations for this special day. How do we make preparations? We could
When one reads the four Gospels detailing the life of Christ, quickly you see the importance of faith. We are even told when He visited
When we hear the voice of Jesus, how do we respond? This question has two parts. We first have to hear the voice of God.
As part of the Eucharistic Revival mentioned in my previous post, our Archdiocese initiated a nine-day prayer and reflection vigil to prepare our hearts for
As Catholics, we hear many times throughout our lives that we must see the face of our Lord Jesus Christ in others, even our own
Part of my daily prayer routine is to write a letter to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Knowing that I can just go to
In my many years working in ministry, many people ask me how they may grow in faith and improve their prayer lives. It is a
I have recently been praying the Seven Sorrows of Mary devotion, which reminds me of how the Blessed Virgin Mary had the most perfect love
Here in the Northeast, it seems like the whole world is rejoicing. Warm weather came with the Resurrection. The snows receded, the sun came out,
Imagine the joy of Mary on Easter morning! Think of her recently broken heart, rejoicing beyond her own imagining at the sight of her beloved
Stories our elders tell us are often meant to be instructive. Such was the case with a story a neighbor once told me. When I
Have you ever been on a retreat? The word may call to mind a quiet monk’s cell or a sunny beach. If not, perhaps you
Lent is a time of true spiritual renewal. We give up something we enjoy, we fast, and we give back to those in need. Recently
If you are a man who wants a more fulfilling life, you might consider joining or starting an Exodus 90 program in your parish. Exodus
Spring seems to be coming early this year in the northeast. Our snow is slowly melting, the sap is running, and Lent is just around
Lent, which begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22 this year, is just around the corner. Now, before the season starts, is the time to
On the recent feast of the Infant of Prague (January 14th), I attended the funeral of a dear friend’s youngest child. Before the Mass, I