We are a week into the Advent Season (not the “shopping season”). But we still need to buy or make Christmas presents…

The following words of St. Jude and St. Augustine bring into clear focus why we follow Christ and try every day to…

Scripture is clear on what happens when women pray. Because of Queen Esther’s plea to save her people, “their sorrow [was] turned…

In the Lord’s Prayer we ask, “Forgive us… as we forgive others.” But how? I ran across this column by Joseph Genny…

“In you, Lord, I put my trust: let me never be put to shame (Ps 31:1).” Sounds good, but what kind of…

In 1917, Our Lady said to the three children at Fatima, Portugal, “In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.” She confirmed…

Am I the only one who thought that the nightly examination of conscience was supposed to be a list of everything I…

A Knitter died and appeared at the Pearly Gates, hoping to gain entrance. Her guardian angel met her there and carefully removed…

Last week I shared a few thoughts from a retreat led by my pastor, Fr. Dan Leary. Today, some mini-reflections on a…

I enjoyed the yearly retreat in Pennsylvania led by my pastor, Fr. Dan Leary, last weekend. I’m thrilled to share with you…