Almsgiving is the third Lenten virtue after prayer and fasting. It’s also the most mysterious of the three. “To whom should…
Posts Categorized: Love
Gifts of the Wise Men — and Our Gifts
About to cross the street, the woman standing next to me held a cup of Starbucks. I pondered the small pleasure of…
What Happens When Women Pray
Scripture is clear on what happens when women pray. Because of Queen Esther’s plea to save her people, “their sorrow [was] turned…
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…
Knitter at the Throne
A Knitter died and appeared at the Pearly Gates, hoping to gain entrance. Her guardian angel met her there and carefully removed…
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…
Awed and Amazed in the Presence
“Again and again I stand awed and amazed in the presence of the soul of mother. As pastor of souls, it is…
How to Love—From an Expert
Blessed Pope Paul VI will be proclaimed a saint later this year, according to our current Pope. Which means I’m jumping the…
Why Ask Why?
By Melissa Lewis. My eight-year-old nephew, Quin, was explaining to me how electrical circuits work. He had a board on the coffee…
Recognizing Jesus in Front of Us
John 1:26 describes Jesus as “One standing among you—unknown to you.” A priest asked this week: “How often do we fail to…
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