It’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. I find that the more regularly I go to Confession, the fewer resolutions are…
Upside of Temptation
Posts Categorized: Courage
How to Forgive
In the Lord’s Prayer we ask, “Forgive us… as we forgive others.” But how? I ran across this column by Joseph Genny…
The Pride of Shame
“In you, Lord, I put my trust: let me never be put to shame (Ps 31:1).” Sounds good, but what kind of…
How Love Conquers All
In 1917, Our Lady said to the three children at Fatima, Portugal, “In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.” She confirmed…
Answering the Gaze of Jesus
Last week I shared a few thoughts from a retreat led by my pastor, Fr. Dan Leary. Today, some mini-reflections on a…
Standing With Mary at the Foot of the Cross
Jesus was betrayed by a deceitful, cowardly bishop, the apostle Judas, who had tried to cover up his crimes. Today, we needn’t…
Riches of the Maternal Heart
Eighteen prayerful women gathered on July 21 at the Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, to explore how a mother’s…
Patience: Queen of the Virtues
St. Catherine of Siena (1347–1380), Doctor of the Church and Patron Saint of Italy, was a towering political figure of her time. She…
A Little Silence Every Day Changes Everything
Do you know of Sister Wendy Beckett, whose art commentary wowed viewers of public TV in the nineties? Sister Wendy, now 88,…
How to Avoid a Snark Attack
My brother Bill lives on and in the water. He swears that a shark won’t attack unless provoked. I’m not willing to…
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