“St. Joseph was an ordinary sort of man on whom God relied to do great things. He did exactly what the Lord wanted him to do, in each and every event that went to make up his life.” – St. Josemaria Escriva
Read moreGod Is Calling: You Are the One! →
Be “The One”! Don’t wait for someone else to take care of it. What if you are the only one?
Read moreThe School of Trust During Stormy Seas →
There is no greater message from God: He is here, with us—and he is trustworthy.
Given the turmoil of the past six months, these words are difficult for some to accept. Quarantines, social distancing, illness of friends and loved ones, loss of employment, financial instability, political and social unrest, and the death of thousands as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused much suffering. In the end, though, our lives are defined by the journey from shore to shore and the tumultuous storms we encounter along the way. The call of each Christian is to find just who travels with us inside of that boat.
Read moreRaise Your Expectations: How Saints Live Differently →
When we read the lives of the saints, we could be inclined to think that they were way more holy than us, and that they had these extraordinary gifts that made it easy for them to become saints. It’s easy to think that becoming a saint is an unrealistic goal. But the truth is, the saints were just like us. They just chose to live differently, and we can too.
Read moreThe Virtue That Takes Virtue to the Next Level →
If someone asked you what the most essential virtues are, you might say humility, faith, hope, or love. But have you ever heard of the virtue of magnanimity? What this virtue does is it magnifies—or makes greater—other virtues within someone. In other words, it’s to strive for excellence.
Read moreDon’t Treat Your Wife as an “Equal” →
Most marriages today are simply partnerships of convenience, instead of covenants in service. We focus on treating each other as equals instead of treating each other as Christ. Consequently, marriages are much less fruitful, less exciting and less fulfilling. And with everyone else around us treating their spouses as only equals, it’s easy to forget the profound nature of what we’ve been called to and the magnitude of the promises we’ve made in Marriage.
Read moreHumility: Key to Our Victory - Peter Herbeck →
How are we to find our way amidst all the chaos and darkness of these days? How are we to think about how we are supposed to live? Put on the mind of Christ. Jesus, Mary and Joseph show us the pathway to victory. Follow Jesus in His humility. He emptied Himself in service. Walk each day in service to the Father, in service to the men and women around us.
Read moreThe Heartbeat of a Citizen →
For the last several months, one of the predominant emotions that I see people feeling all around me is anger. There has been immense loss related to the pandemic. There has been social and civil unrest. And when you add in the political rancor, it magnifies it all. People are angry and frustrated at how things are going in our world today.
In Chapter 4 of Matthew, we see Jesus is living in a similar time. The nation of Israel was under foreign rule, and the people were angry at the Roman occupation. Injustice was central to the system.
Read moreThe Power of Praying the Rosary →
Fr. John Anthony speaks with Fr. Mark-Mary about the power of praying the Rosary. As he holds his Rosary made of gun metal, Fr. John Anthony tells us how the Rosary is a weapon against the powers of evil. If you don’t think you have time for the Rosary, be confident that when you do pray it Mary goes ahead of you and makes time for you to pray it.
Read moreFathers, Don’t Tap Out →
The kids were out of control and so were the bills, my relationship with my wife felt strained, and I honestly didn’t think I could handle the stress at work anymore. I’ll never forget the day it all seemed to come crashing together. It looked like an ugly self-portrait, an American Gothic with me holding a pitchfork next to an unhappy spouse, the family farm up in flames. For a moment, I couldn’t decide if I wanted to engage or run away. … as challenging as fatherhood can be I don’t ever want to tap out. This is the vocation to which God has called me—and it’s beautiful and challenging and profoundly rewarding.
Read moreThe Glory of Being An American - Bishop Fulton J. Sheen →
This video is 20 minutes of fabulous oratory and vision on three of the greatest glories of being an American, a country whose national symbol is the eagle which swoops in just in time to rescue those about to perish. Enjoy!
Read moreJoseph and Jesus the Builders →
Solomon built the first Temple, but Joseph, as the son of David, also built a house for the Lord, where God literally dwelt on the earth. Furthermore, Jesus, also the Son of David, but, more importantly, Son of the Father, builds a new house for the Lord, an eternal dwelling place, serving as the corner stone Himself.
Read moreSt. Joseph and Spiritual Warfare - Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC →
Go to Joseph! St. Joseph that is, the earthly father of Jesus, the man who God selected to teach His Son, Jesus Christ what it is to be a man. This is the man who saved Jesus from Herod’s clutches, who protected Mary and Jesus and provided for them . St. Joseph is the most powerful intercessor before God, other than Our Blessed Mother Mary. Fr. Calloway describes St. Joseph and how Consecration to St. Joseph is valuable for us men today!
Read moreA House Divided: Political Chaos, Churchly Conflict, and the Spirit of Christ →
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” – Jesus Christ
So as concerned Catholics seeking to live by the teachings of Christ and his Gospel, what are we to do as we look around at the moral, political, and religious disintegration around us?
Read morePatriotism - Bishop Fulton J. Sheen →
Where are you going America? What is patriotism? Why do we see so much less of it today? Love of God, love of neighbor and love of country, without all three, they each fall away.
Read moreHow I Stopped Complaining →
When we complain, our brains release the stress hormone cortisol. Extra cortisol impairs our immune systems, making us more susceptible to illnesses, even heart disease, and stroke. Some studies suggest that the constant stress of complaining is linked to shrinkage in the hippocampus, a region of the brain that’s involved in emotional control, memory storage and recall, and learning. So complaining damages our brains and makes us sick.
Read moreWhy Are We So Divided Right Now? →
Is it just us, or does the world seem a bit divided right now?
Human beings were not only created with a unique purpose, but also created to live in community. However, there are two things that can disrupt this call: division and distraction. Why these two?
Read moreAnchor into Hope →
My grandmother reminded me often, “One thing we can always count on in life is change.” As a child, I never quite understood what she meant. Hearing this as an adult, it sometimes exasperated me. As much as I did not want to hear her words at times, I knew they were true. Life changes.
Read moreAll About Guardian Angels →
Angels are real, and our guardian angels may have prevented us from death or serious harm.
Since the Enlightenment, skepticism about the supernatural has caused many people to dismiss the intervention of angels, but all it takes is a little faith to see them at work.
The Lord loves us, and he gives us guides to get to heaven. Sometimes those guides even protect us in ways that leave us in wonder.
Read moreThe Splendor of our Faith - The Holy Mass - Gestures →
To an outside observer, the rituals and traditions of Catholicism can seem strange and unnecessary. Does it really matter when we stand or sit? Is it that important to bow your head at the name of Jesus or genuflect when crossing the tabernacle? Why do Catholics put so much emphasis on external signs and gestures?
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