Author Archives: Gary Zimak

On my nightly Internet radio show on BlogTalkRadio, I like to read prayer requests sent in by listeners. I then ask everyone listening to pray for the intentions along with me. Last week I received the following request on my … Continue reading →

Now since the children share in blood and flesh, he likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,and free those who through fear of death had … Continue reading →

Today’s feast of The Baptism of the Lord brings the Christmas Season to an end. Tomorrow, we resume the liturgical season referred to as Ordinary Time. Before shifting our focus away from Our Lord’s birth, I recommend that we spend … Continue reading →

As we transition from the Christmas season (which ends on Sunday) into Ordinary Time and then to Lent, we experience a shift in focus that ranges from joy to sadness. Similar to how the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary are … Continue reading →

If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. This is the commandment we have from … Continue reading →

For Christmas this year, my wife gave me the recently published book, The Prayers & Personal Devotions Of Mother Angelica. Compiled by Raymond Arroyo, this book is a collection of Mother’s favorite prayers, some composed by her and others from … Continue reading →

Many will follow Him to the breaking of the bread, but few will drink the bitter cup of His Passion. Many revere His miracles, but few follow the shame of His cross. Many love Jesus when all goes well with … Continue reading →

Today the Church celebrates the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Over 2,000 years ago, the Savior of the world was revealed to the magi. This represented the fact that Jesus was the savior of all people, not just … Continue reading →

$$$$$$$$$ Let’s be honest – we all live in the world and often find pleasure in earthly experiences and goods. While not necessarily being a bad thing, excessive love of the world’s pleasures is not compatible with being a follower … Continue reading →

One of the most important questions that a Christian can ask himself is, “Do I know Jesus?” It is something that every follower of Christ should ponder frequently. While most Christians know facts about the Lord, not all of them … Continue reading →