Monthly Archives: April 2009

Today the Church commemorates Holy Saturday, a day of waiting and trusting. Yesterday, we recalled the painful death Jesus Christ and tomorrow we will celebrate His resurrection. Today, we wait for The Lord to fulfill His promise of rising from … Continue reading →

Today we commemorate Good Friday, the day when Our Lord and Savior suffered and died on the cross so that we can have eternal life. While on the surface this despicable and tragic event makes us sad and angry, we … Continue reading →

This Evening?s Holy Thursday Liturgy commemorates the institution of 2 sacraments – The Eucharist and the priesthood. In his document, Gift and Mystery – On the Fiftieth Anniversary of My Priestly Ordination (1996), Pope John Paul II pointed out the … Continue reading →

Today is my wife?s birthday and I?m taking a day off from blogging in order to celebrate with her. The Bible tells us that ?When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his … Continue reading →

The April Issue of the Catholic Truth monthly email newsletter is now available. This issue features articles on Divine Mercy and forgiveness, St. Faustina and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and more. To subscribe, please visit The Catholic Truth website … Continue reading →

Over the past several months I?ve been following the saga of Jim (a.k.a. po18guy), a regular poster on the Catholic Answers Forums. Last year Jim was diagnosed with lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system) and has been courageously battling the … Continue reading →

In today?s Palm Sunday gospel, we listened to St. Mark?s account of Jesus? Passion. In this powerful story, there are many characters mentioned. The majority of these individuals don?t end up looking very good. Today?s question is… To whom do … Continue reading →

Before I begin, I?d like to mention that what I?m about to recommend applies every bit as much to me as it may to any of you. I am not trying to be judgmental or lecture anyone. Instead I?m just … Continue reading →

In yesterday?s blog, I discussed some recommendations for listening to God when you are attempting to make a decision. I received the following comment from a reader in response to my entry: I know exactly what you mean but, when … Continue reading →

Does anyone else have trouble listening to God speak? Sometimes I am so busy talking to Him that I forget to stop and listen. What complicates matters even more is that, generally speaking, my answer doesn?t come in the form … Continue reading →