Author Archives: Gary Zimak

Woe to the city, rebellious and polluted, to the tyrannical city! She hears no voice, accepts no correction; In the LORD she has not trusted, to her God she has not drawn near. (Zephaniah 3:1-2) When John came to you … Continue reading →

Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known … Continue reading →

The Catholic Truth is now on YouTube! Here is a brief reflection that I did on the season of Advent. I hope you enjoy it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0o4lkREqj8

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception in recognition of Mary being conceived without the stain of original sin. When I read the gospel from today?s Mass (Luke 1:26-38), a single word jumps off the page and screams … Continue reading →

And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern what is of value, so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, … Continue reading →

A friend of mine wrote this article about St. Joseph and I thought it was a good one. While you’re at it, please say a prayer for her family. They are going through a difficult time and could really use … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, my wife and I had the pleasure of meeting with Jim Manfredonia. Jim and his wife Cheryl are the owners of Catholic radio station WFJS-AM in Trenton, NJ. The station?s call letters represent the initials of the late … Continue reading →

Turning to the disciples in private He said, ?Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. For I say to you, many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear … Continue reading →

Today is the last day of the liturgical year and the Gospel reading focuses on our final judgment and the need to be prepared: Jesus said to his disciples: ?Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and … Continue reading →

On this day 15 years ago, I was blessed to marry my beautiful wife, Eileen. At the time of our wedding, I was 35 years old and had pretty much assumed that I would remain single. I had very high … Continue reading →