Daily Quote from St. John Bosco
“Fly from bad companions as from the bite of a poisonous snake. If you keep good companions, I can assure you that you will one day rejoice with the blessed in Heaven; whereas if you keep with those...
View ArticleThanks, Guardian Angel!
Spiritual Guide, “Hurriquake” Protector, Boogieman Defender: Thanks, Guardian Angel! In the wake of surviving unscathed an earthquake and a hurricane in one week, I have one more suggestion to add to...
View ArticleThe Inconvenient God
“What should I say to my friend who lost her husband? He just died of a heart attack and she’s lost her faith in God.” “Sorry to hear this,” I said, “maybe the funeral won’t be the time to consol her...
View ArticleDaily Catholic Quote from St. John Bosco
“Fly from bad companions as from the bite of a poisonous snake. If you keep good companions, I can assure you that you will one day rejoice with the blessed in Heaven; whereas if you keep with those...
View ArticleEncountering the Word — Matthew 5:43-48
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father...
View ArticleThe Inconvenient God
“What should I say to my friend who lost her husband? He just died of a heart attack and she’s lost her faith in God.” “Sorry to hear this,” I said, “maybe the funeral won’t be the time to consol her...
View ArticleA Faith-Filled Heart
Why my heart is filled with faith; a true story of near-death experiences and the undeniable truth that there is a greater power. Imagine with me now that you are an 18-year-old college freshman and...
View ArticleAn Invitation to Come Home
“Thanks for taking care of Duke, we came back from spring break early for Palm Sunday,” Paul said to Susan while picking up his dog. “Happy Easter to you and your family” Susan answered. She then...
View ArticleA Faith-Filled Heart — The Story Continues
Why my heart is filled with faith; a true story of near-death experiences and the undeniable truth that there is a greater power. Feeling like you have your life all figured out is one heck of a...
View ArticleWhy I Chose to be Chaste
I decided very early on in my life that I was going to wait until marriage to have sex. I can’t take all the credit for being some amazingly religious and reverent young man who was destined for...
View ArticleDreaming of the Lamb
“Dad, I had another dream about God last night,” said the nine-year-old son who had an intense dream about the Eucharist a few months earlier. “Oh? Tell me about it,” his Dad asked with a heightened...
View ArticleCatholic Quote of the Day — from St. John Bosco
“Fly from bad companions as from the bite of a poisonous snake. If you keep good companions, I can assure you that you will one day rejoice with the blessed in Heaven; whereas if you keep with those...
View ArticleDaily Conversations
I spend a lot of time on the phone. I’m blessed to have a great group of friends from college and graduate school, and now we’re spread throughout the world. Since our friendships are rooted in Christ,...
View ArticleThe Simplicity of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving may be my favorite holiday. I only hesitate a little in saying that because it’s a close race with the greatest of feasts in our Church calendar, Christmas and Easter. But there are a...
View ArticleDaily Catholic Quote — from C. S. Lewis
“Is there any pleasure on earth as great as a circle of Christian friends by a good fire?” (C.S. Lewis, Letters) —C.S. Lewis was an Anglican; many of his insights were profoundly Catholic. Please share...
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