The following article is by Mary Jane Zuzolo, author of the new book Unveiling the Sixth Station of the Cross: Reparation to the Holy Face,
Guest post by Katrina Fernandez, aka The Crescat. When I last went to Adoration, there was this adorable little old lady there knitting. After awhile,
Real friendship with Christ is only possible with the Eucharist. It was at the Last Supper, at the institution of the Eucharist, that Jesus said,
Guest post by Joel Arzaga An altar server’s first duty is to serve at the altar by assisting the priest and the deacon, and by
When our acts of Piousness become more important than our Love for our neighbor. Last week, I came across a YouTube video of an American
A saintly priest had a devout parishioner who developed a habit of leaving the Church before the end of Mass. One day, while the parishioner
After eight long weeks, I was finally able to re-enter a church for Sunday Mass. The restrictions imposed by the pandemic that has plagued our
Acts 9, Psalm 117, John 6 There was an interesting thematic link between the two readings last Friday. Acts tells of the famous conversion of
Our Orthodox Jewish brothers and sisters are quite strict in keeping the Sabbath. They take God’s command to “not work on the Sabbath” quite literally.
Exodus 24:3-8, Psalm 116, Hebrews 9:11-15, Mark 14:12-26 Protestants disagree with Catholics that Holy Communion once consecrated by an ordained priest is the REAL substantial
Lamentations 2:2-19, Psalm 74, Matthew 8:5-17 In the first reading, the Prophet lamented with a poetic sense of beauty on Israel’s defeat. Both the North
Something greater than Jonah is here (Mt 12:41b). I remember when I first read John 6:53-58, I was so touched that tears welled in my
2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalm 145, Ephesians 4:1-6, John 6:1-15 When Jesus performed the multiplication of food, the people immediately adored Him: “Perceiving then that they
During my retreat, I had the privilege to attend Daily Mass. Despite our different ethnic backgrounds, it was a big treat to witness all 8
Exodus 16:2-15, Psalm 78, Ephesians 4:17-24, John 6:24-35 In these readings, the Church juxtaposes the two instances in history where supernatural food was given to
Guest post by T.E.W., a brother in prison until All Souls Day. Today was a wonderful day. I had an opportunity to speak to the
The Eucharist is the summit of Christian life and worship. When I was 11, I heard a priest telling me this: “You are what you
Before meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus, Paul was “breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord,” and yet today we remember him
By guest writer Lauren Winter. This morning I listened to the always enlightening Bishop Barron talk about Frassati. First of all, Bishop Barron is a
By guest writer Victor R. Claveau, MJ. Let me tell you a story that will illustrate one of the many reasons why the Catholic Church
Blessed are they that have not seen, and have believed. – John 20:29 A friend of mine was disappointed when he visited Nevers. There was
