A friend and I had been given free tickets for a preview of the film Mary Magdalene, which first came to theaters in 2018. The
“The end of all things is at hand” – that’s how our readings started off today, from the Apostle Peter. Yes, the end of school
The author of the “Lord of the Rings” series, JRR Tolkien, converted to Catholicism through an interesting route. He was born with virtually no faith
Our heart is constantly seeking a place to rest, and we know it needs rest, but where can our Spirit lay its head? The disposition
Later this afternoon, the confirmation candidates in our parish will be taking their Confirmation test. I have a pretty vested interest in their success, as
Personas are probably one of the worst things that can poison one’s faith, inhibit discernment, and lead to errors. When we identify, fundamentally, as anything
Today is often called “Good Shepherd Sunday”, after the beautiful Gospel we just heard. It is often typical to talk about the priesthood, which is
The new calendar year officially began in January and the new liturgical year started even before that. Nevertheless, the new Easter season seems to hold
“The Old Rugged Cross” is the title of a well-known song written by George Bennard more than a century ago (1912). Afterwards, various famous artists,
As Christians, we do go into a spiritual battle, and it’s anything but nostalgic if you’ve had to fight one. King David is an example
The Lord descended in a cloud and Moses stood there with Him. ~ Exodus 34:5 There? Where? On Mount Sinai. This is where Moses stood
Every good story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. I guess that’s why they make so many trilogies, like The Lord of the
The season of Advent is a season set aside for Christmas preparation. Usually, there are four Sundays of Advent before Christmas. The scripture readings selected
Witnessing a great deal of evil and scandal in the world that can take on many forms, is not an easy feat to go through.
I have embarked on a voyage of praying a 54-day Novena, and although this novena can be said for any intention a person might have
Guest post by Fr. Jovita Cyprian Ho, St. Anne’s Church, Singapore. “Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could to
There is a close connection between cancel-culture and the heresy of Jansenism. Jansenism’s error was to myopically assess the work of grace, and perhaps over-simplify
There are times in my life when I need to fall on my knees at the Lord’s feet and humbly ask for mercy. It has
“What can separate us from the love of Christ?” St. Paul asks this rhetorical question in Sunday’s second reading. Nothing will separate us — not
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When I was growing up, I developed a vivid imagination. It was sparked by several stories that literally animated my childhood, mainly fairy tales that
