Author Archives: Gary Zimak

Today I took my weekly ride to Philadelphia to visit my mother. When I arrived at her apartment she was happy to see me. We shared some laughs and overall she seemed to be quite jovial. It made me very … Continue reading →

Did you ever experience the pain of getting ?stuck? by a thorn? We have a rose bush in our back yard and I?ve felt the pain of the thorns many times. It usually happens when I?m trying to prune one … Continue reading →

I have to admit that for some time I?ve been skeptical of the Catholic teaching that?s been emanating from Notre Dame University. I?ve been of the belief that they lost their Catholic identity long ago. However, in the past couple … Continue reading →

Today The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and delivered the news that she would be the mother of the Savior. In a homily from November of 2000, Pope John Paul II … Continue reading →

All of us have been given a cross to carry. For some the cross involves illness while for others it may involve loneliness, financial difficulties or any number of other possibilities. We often feel the presence of The Lord while … Continue reading →

Have you ever noticed that many highly intelligent people do not believe in God? For one reason or other they have concluded that there is not enough evidence to believe in a higher being. Initially, it is tempting to conclude … Continue reading →

Today the Catholic Church celebrates Laetare Sunday. The name comes from the first word of the entrance antiphon for today?s Mass (?Laetare?), which is Latin for ?rejoice?. At first, the notion of rejoicing in the midst of a penitential season … Continue reading →

I have always been able to relate to the gospel story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Lk 18:9-14). After all, there are so many Catholics who don?t practice their Faith. There are some who even go to Mass … Continue reading →

Last night, I had the privilege of organizing a Knights of Columbus ?Rosary for an End to Abortion? at my parish. As the newly appointed Respect Life chairman for my council I felt that it was important to sponsor this … Continue reading →

Today the Church celebrates the solemnity of St. Joseph. While scripture tells us very little about him, we do know that he was a ?righteous? man (Mt 1:19). When we think about all that this man was asked to do, … Continue reading →