Author Archives: Gary Zimak

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 →

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 →