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On the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Why Catholics have Crucifixes
The Crucifix bears our Lord’s torn and tattered Body, reminding us of his great suffering and the extreme price he paid for our salvation.
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Mary: The Name that Satan Fears
Repeat Mary’s name often with love and devotion – not just today, but everyday and especially during moments of temptation and spiritual distress. Her holy name – Mary – will chase the demons away and draw her near to you.
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NEW! 10 Promises of Jesus: Stories and Scripture Reflections about Suffering and Joy
This book would never have been possible without the selfless people who courageously and generously shared with me their stories of sorrow-turned-to-joy, and I owe them a dept of gratitude. You’ll meet them all in the pages of 10 Promises of Jesus: Stories and Scripture Reflections about Suffering and Joy. Â
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St. Monica: Three Things You Should Know
She’s my go-to saint when I have any kind of long-suffering woes, especially if they’re related to my family. I can relate to her, and I know she can relate to me because she has been through so much herself. The same will be true for you.
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The Sexual Abuse Scandals Are Revealing the Church’s Real Heroes
The laity must take the upper hand, but we can’t do that until the clergy put themselves into our hands. Only when they release their grip can we begin to get ours. Those who have nothing to hide will welcome our efforts and we’ll come to love them as the fatherly heroes that they are.
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Even Amid More Sexual Abuse Scandal, Be the Church
With her gaping wounds once again bleeding, the Church needs us to stay strong, fervent, and prayerful. She is the institution of Christ himself – it’s not the institution that has caused the problems, it’s the frail, imperfect human beings within her who fell prey to the evil one.
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A Reader Asks: Why Did Mary Want to be Called “Mother Most Admirable?”
To understand Mary’s request, we must first understand the nature of genuine humility. Humility isn’t the refusal to acknowledge anything good about ourselves or the playing down of our gifts and qualities. That, in fact, is a form of pride.