I’m ready to wash my hands of the whole mess. In fact, I see no other way. But, that leaves me struggling with the question of cruelty vs. charity. Is it cruel to turn away? Would the charitable thing be to keep trying to help? What’s expected of me as…
I am delighted to announce that I’ve been selected to participate in a journalistic tour as part of Pope Francis’ visit to Israel!! The tour will take place May 18-28, 2014, and I will be traveling with the Catholic Press Association on this adventure hosted and funded by the Israel Read more
“It could be said, without exaggeration, that the family is the engine of the world and of history.” Pope Francis said today in his address to the participants in the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Family.
Our Holy Father uses an interesting term when referring to the family – engine. What does an engine do? It converts energy and uses power to produce force and motion. Â That’s an active, rather than passive definition of family and is a reminder to us that we families must be the driving force in bringing the world back to Christ. (more…)
In the past few days, the Holy Father has gifted the world with not one, but three addresses worth contemplating.Â
The first took place on Sunday, October 13 as Pope Francis consecrated the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary before a throng of more than 100 thousand people. I can hardly (more…)
The Catholic Church celebrates the birthday of Mary on September 8. Above all, she is our Mother and she loves us more than we could ever imagine. She is constantly beside us, constantly interceding for us, and constantly showering us with her affection whether we’re aware of it or not.Don’t you think she deserves a birthday gift?
According to Vatican Insider, Pope Francis has made his first move in terms of Curia appointments. Today it was announced that the Holy Father named 59-year-old Spanish native Father Jose Rodriguez Carballo as Secretary of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (formerly known as ‘The Congregation for Religious’). (more…)
Introducing my brand-new monthly newsletter, Simply Holy! The first issue launched  on April 8, 2013. If you’re not on the subscriber list, you’ll want to join right away so you don’t miss the next issue. Here’s why:  Simply Holy is a valuable tool to help all of us Read more