Marge Fenelon

Sounds impossible, right? If you’re talking about changing yourself on the outside – your looks or physique – then, no, it’s not possible. BUT, if you’re talking about changing yourself on the inside – in five-minute increments over the course of a year, for example – then I’ve got just the thing for you! (more…)

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Today, Pope Francis followed through on his early post-election hints at reform in the Church. In a communique issued this morning, the Holy Father appointed eight cardinals from around the world to a permanent advisory group to counsel him on running the Catholic Church and reforming the Vatican Curia. This is a major announcement of great impact and gives indication that the way the papacy (more…)

We’re hearing about “freedom” a lot in the news lately. Religious freedom. Freedom to bear arms. Freedom of speech…and many more. Everyone wants to have freedom, but sometimes that can be a sadly misconstrued and even misinterpreted term. Usually when (more…)

Blessed Feast of the Annunciation! What a glorious day for the Church and world! Today we celebrate the moment the angel Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary, announcing God’s request for her to become the Mother of his Son. Even more, of course, we celebrate the fact that she Read more

Yesterday, Divine Mercy Sunday, the Holy Father officially took possession of the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran. In his homily, he spoke of God’s mercy and of our frequent inability to return to God and fully trust in his mercy.

The Pope’s words reminded me of a (more…)