Blog
The Power of Money – When Used for the Glory of God
Money has no real power, no matter how much you have. Or so I thought. My perception changed when I visited House of Mary Shrine in Yankton, South Dakota.
Blog
Need Quick Help? Turn to Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Through the centuries, Our Lady of Prompt Succor has continued her work, bringing quick help to those who seek her aid. Visitors from all over the world have come to the shrine, and it’s common to see the faithful kneeling or resting in the pews as they pour out their hearts to her.
Blog
St. Joseph: Model and Protector of All Workers
As St. Joseph so humbly and diligently worked at his carpentry trade to provide for the Holy Family, we, too, are called to labor in humility and diligence for the greater glory of God.
Blog
The Brave Irish Priest Who Saved His Church from Sherman’s March to the Sea
Many impressions touched my heart when I visited the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta, Georgia on my Marian Pilgrimage. It will take me a while to sort through all the impressions that touched my heart. But the one that lingers with me now is the story of a brave Irish priest named Fr. Thomas O’ Reilly.
Blog
Mary’s Ultimate Act of Humility: La Negrita in Cartago, Costa Rica
I’ve been to many, many Marian shrines in my work and personal life, and I’ve loved every single one of them. I have to say, however, that La Negrita in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago, Costa Rica, is the most unusual one I’ve been to so far.
Blog
Mary Asked How, Not Why. What about You?
What most deeply touches my heart about the Annunciation is that Mary had only one question in response to Gabriel’s request. All she wanted to know was, “How?”
Blog
Six Great Divine Mercy Quotes from the Diary of St. Faustina
The Feast of Divine Mercy is celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter in Catholic churches throughout the world and the amazing image of Divine Mercy will be venerated in most, if not all, of them. Here are six favorite quotes from St. Faustina’s Diary.