Monthly Archives: April 2009

First of all, I want to state that I didn?t watch nor do I have any opinion about the Miss U.S.A Pageant. However, I do want to commend Miss California, Carrie Prejean, for the comments she made in response to … Continue reading →

Today, the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday. This feast, instituted by Pope John Paul II encourages us to take advantage of God’s tremendous mercy. There is no way that any of us deserve the opportunity to live eternally in Heaven, … Continue reading →

In Part 3 of 3 blog entries, I?ll be discussing exactly how one goes about obtaining an indulgence. In case you missed my earlier 2 posts, you can access Part I here and Part II here. To review briefly, there … Continue reading →

In yesterday?s blog, I explained how a plenary indulgence can literally release a soul from Purgatory. In case you missed it, you can read about it here. Today I?d like to discuss how such a gift is possible. Indulgences are … Continue reading →

One of the more mysterious aspects of the Catholic Faith is the plenary indulgence. If you?re unclear as to its meaning, you?re in good company. The majority of Catholics don?t fully understand the concept, as evidenced by their lack of … Continue reading →

I?m hardly surprised by anything done by some supposedly ?Catholic? colleges, but I have to hand it to Georgetown University for their latest act of irreverence. In order to comply with the wishes of the White House, the officials at … Continue reading →

The gospel reading from today?s Mass details the familiar story of the 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35). While it?s hard to imagine not recognizing Jesus as He walked with them, you and I often fall into … Continue reading →

Two days ago, we celebrated the Resurrection of The Lord. By His death and resurrection, Jesus made it possible for us to live with Him forever in Heaven. Prior to that miraculous event 2000 years ago, the possibility did not … Continue reading →

As a long time fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, I was stunned to hear of today’s sudden death of broadcasting legend Harry Kalas. I spent many summer nights listening to my transistor radio as Harry and Richie Ashburn announced the … Continue reading →

Today we celebrate The Lord?s resurrection from the dead, making it possible for all of us to enter into the eternal happiness of Heaven. This significance of this event completely overshadows any inconvenience or suffering that we may endure in … Continue reading →