The Annunciation

The Annunciation

The archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and announced that she had been chosen by God to give birth to his Son, the...

The Voice of Islam – Fasting in Other Religions

This morning, I had an opportunity to share about fasting from a Catholic perspective on The Voice of Islam Radio from the UK. The...
Lenten Fasting

Lenten Fasting

Jesus fasted and taught is disciples to fast, not merely to eat less food but to experience an interior conversion. Christian spiritual fasting, particularly...

Children of God

Catholics are true sons and daughters of a loving Father, baptized into God’s family and able to share in his divine life. Even though...
St. Joseph

St. Joseph

St. Joseph was the earthly father of Jesus and husband of Mary. His family roots can be traced back to King David. St. Joseph...
Lenten Prayer

Lenten Prayer

During Lent, prayer takes on even significance as Catholics reflect on Jesus’ 40 days of prayer and fasting in the desert. Lenten prayer tends...
God's Love

God’s Love

God’s love for all of his creation is evident throughout the Bible, which tells the story of how He wants all of mankind to...

My Mother’s “Eulogy”

In the Catholic Church, eulogies really aren’t really a thing. Catholics come to Mass, even a funeral Mass, to offer worship, praise, and thanksgiving...
Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

From the earliest days of the Church, faithful Christians have made trips to the Holy Land to follow the footsteps of Jesus on the...

Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

Being infinitely and perfectly true, good, and beautiful Himself, God is the source of all that is true, all that is good, and all...