Author Archives: Gary Zimak

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 →

A recent Gallup Poll has concluded that there is virtually no difference between American Catholics and American non-Catholics on the moral acceptability of abortion and embryonic stem cell research. Furthermore, this poll concludes that American Catholics are more liberal than … Continue reading →

I recently discovered a great Catholic-owned business that is doing tremendous work to spread the “Good News”. Classy Christian Clothing & Apparel was founded in 2007 out of a desire to show an outward sign of faith in Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

Many of us are familiar with the famous words of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, ?Pray, Hope and Don?t Worry? ? but how many times do we follow his advice? It?s easy to trust God when things are going well. Our … Continue reading →

I was always impressed when I?d hear people say that they read the Bible daily. I couldn?t imagine having the dedication to do such a thing. From time to time, I?d pledge to start reading the Bible each day and … Continue reading →