It feels wonderful to be needed. There is satisfaction in knowing that we make a difference to someone else. What power the words, “I need you” have. Those words have […]
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All reports are that Jesus is doing marvelous things. Sick people are being cured, demons are being expelled and sins are being forgiven. The day finally arrives when he returns […]
In our lives we have moments when we feel frazzled or distraught, when we are extremely tired and discouraged or we literally feel physically ill. These are the times when […]
In the Gospel story about the storm on the lake and the terrified disciples thinking they are going to drown, it first appears the main challenge was the storm (Mark […]
There is a huge spectrum when it comes to how people relate to God. Some folks do the bare minimum, praying every so often, occasionally coming to Mass and maybe […]
In many places of the world, bread is a common food. In a variety of countries it is a basic part of the diet of the people. There are many […]
When we are nervous about being in certain situations, like meeting someone for the first time or being interviewed for a new job, sometimes people attempt to calm us down […]
Pentecost is often called the “birthday of the Church.” When the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and the holy women on that first Pentecost, the Church was born. These […]
“Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky (Acts 1:1-11)?” Jesus had just ascended into heaven and the disciples were dumbfounded. They had been riding on […]
“It’s my Catholic duty to support the Church.” “It is my obligation as a Catholic to attend Mass on Sunday.” “I am obligated as a Christian to be nice to […]