It’s time!! The moment has finally arrived! Catholic Mom’s Cafe, the new EWTN television show hosted by Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle airs next week, Novenber 3-7, 2014. Here’s the schedule: Mon 11/03/2014 03:00 AM: The Skinny on Catholic Fashion, guest Lisa Mladinich Mon 11/03/2014 06:30 PM: The Skinny on Catholic Fashion, guest Lisa Read more…
Christian life is a battle, says Pope Francis
During his homily this morning at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis spoke about the reality of the devil and the havoc he wreaks on humanity. I heard a priest say many years ago that the evil one’s most powerful tool is his ability to make people believe he doesn’t exist. Read more…
Pope Francis’ powerful words to the Schoenstatt Movement on marriage and family, and why we may be at fault for marriage’s decline
On October 25, 2014, the Holy Father met in private audience with the Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt in the Paul XI Hall. It was part of the movement’s 100th Anniversary celebration. When representatives of Schoenstatt asked the pontiff how they, as a movement, could help to support the renewal of Read more…
Others always have it easier than we do. Or do they?
Sometimes (or fairly often, depending on your personality and situation), it seems as though others have it easier than we do. Nobody suffers like we do! Or, do they? They way we view suffering can be similar to the parable of the widow and her two coins. Read my latest Read more…
The Centenary of a Lay Movment: Cause for the Entire Church to Celebrate
Lay movements have been around for decades, but came especially into the forefront with Vatican Council II. This past Saturday, October 18, 2014, the Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt turned 100 years old. That’s reason for the universal Church to celebrate. The movements have much to offer the Church as a Read more…
Morning Air at 8:30am EST October 13
I’ll be chatting with the vivacious and amusing John Harper, host of Relevant Radio’s “Morning Air” on Monday, October 13 at 8:30am CST. John and I will chat about avoiding a “Fit-fight at the Synod,” my upcoming trip to EWTN, and who knows what other intriguing and surprising things. Join Read more…
What Synod 14 really needs
When our youngest was a little guy, he’d he’d drop whatever he was doing when his siblings squabbled, and go charging into the room, fists clenched, yelling, “Fit-fight! Fit-fight!” Many in the media – news writers as well as columnists and bloggers – have dropped what they were doing, and have Read more…