So much of what we read or watch online today is written to “go viral” or “get clicks.” The advice we see is trendy and will quickly change with the next fad. So where can we go when we are looking for trustworthy, time-tested wisdom to guide us in our lives? Well, we can go... Continue Reading →
St. Agnes
St Agnes St. Agnes was but twelve years old when she was led to the altar of Minerva at Rome, and commanded to obey the persecuting laws of Diocletian, by offering incense. In the midst of the idolatrous rites she raised her hands to Christ, her Spouse, and made the sign of the life-giving Cross.... Continue Reading →
Can We Be Saints?
According to Servant of God Frank Duff, the answer is yes. In his 32-page booklet published under the same name in 1929, he explains how. Who Is a Saint? Duff says that few Catholics seriously attempt to become a saint because they don’t understand what a saint is and don’t believe sainthood is achievable. They... Continue Reading →
Saints Alive! | The Holy Innocents
The Holy Innocents are the children who were slaughtered at the orders of King Herod, in the hope that by killing every boy born in Bethlehem at the same time as Jesus, he would succeed in killing the new-born King of the Jews. The Church venerates them as martyrs. It it is uncertain how many... Continue Reading →
12 Great saints of the Christmas story for men
Reflecting on what Scripture says about the men in the Christmas story can help us understand our own parts to play in the story of salvation. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke contain slightly different accounts of the birth of Jesus, so together, they highlight various important aspects of the Christmas story. The holy men... Continue Reading →
Martyrs: Married couple with 7 children, all executed by the Nazis, could be beatified
Details: Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of a married couple with seven children who were killed by the Nazis for hiding a Jewish family in their home in Poland. The pope signed on Dec. 17 a decree on the martyrdom of Józef and Wiktoria Ulma, who were executed along with all their children in... Continue Reading →
Trusting in the Divine Will
Annunciation by Fra Angelico As the Lord knows for what we all are adapted, He gives to all their positions as be sees to be most for His own glory, for their salvation, and the good of their neighbors. Our mistake, then, is in not submitting ourselves totally to whatever He wishes to do with... Continue Reading →
The saints of December offer wisdom about reflecting God’s light to the world during Advent
December is the month of Advent and the feast of Christmas. With each week measured out like the candles on an Advent wreath, we would do well to savor the advice of the saints about how to reflect God’s light to the world. Five saints of December reflect the importance of reflecting God’s light, and... Continue Reading →
St. John Berchmans
St. John Berchmans was born at Diest on the 13th of March, 1599. Having been blessed by God with good parents, they watched over their young son during the early years of his life, and endeavored to form within him a character that would be pleasing in the sight of God, and loved by men.... Continue Reading →
Through The Heart Of St. Joseph
I recently had the opportunity to interview Fr. Boniface Hicks. We discuss his new book titled "Through The Heart Of St. Joseph". We discuss what makes his book different from other books, How St. Joseph is a New Abraham, and the Joseph option. St. Joseph Leads Us To Jesus He discusses in great detail how... Continue Reading →