God IS Love

It’s St. Valentines’s Day, typically a day for lovers to express their passionate devotion to each other. However, all Christians are called to be lovers, aren’t we? Lovers, not in a carnal way, but rather, in a divine way. We are loved by God and are thus called to participate in his love – by accepting it for ourselves (not always so easy to do, is it?) and by sharing it with others. In that respect, St. Valentine’s Day means so much more than merely a day to give gifts to our sweethearts. (more…)

Lenten Heads up!

On Ash Wednesday (tomorrow) at 6:45am EST, we’ll be chatting about the Evangelical Counsels as inspiration for our Lenten striving. Join us live or catch the podcast later at the link below!

Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation

Wikipedia

Astounding news has been announced from Rome this morning. Our dear Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI has announced his resignation as Bishop of Rome, Successor of Peter, as of February 28, 2013. Pope Benedict XVI is citing his advanced age and resulting physical frailty as the reason for his decision. I’ve included the link, below, to the National Catholic Register article about the announcement, which includes the full text of his statement.

For myself, I have mixed emotions. Since I use a vast amount of papal writings in my (more…)

Chastity in Marriage

Friends, Join Teresa Tomeo and me tomorrow, February 8, at 9:39am CST on Ave Maria Radio’s “Catholic Connection.” Teresa and I will be discussing chastity in marriage, among other intriguing things. Listen live or catch the podcast later at the link below. http://avemariaradio.net/christian-radio-host.php/Teresa-Tomeo/