Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feast date: Dec 08 “The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain … Read more
A long, long time agoI can still remember how that music used to make me smileAnd I knew if I had my chanceThat I could make those people danceAnd maybe they’d be happy for a while—Don McLean, “American Pie.” This last November 8, I passed a milestone – I turned 65 years of age. There … Read more
Held in the Waiting: A 33-Day Devotional Trusting God’s Heart When Healing Is Delayed and Strength Feels Thin Day 17 — Strength for Today Only Theme: Receiving Grace for the Present Moment Scripture (Douay-Rheims Bible) Deuteronomy 33:25; Matthew 6:31–34 “Let thy shoes be iron and brass. As thy days, so also shall thy strength be.” … Read more
The gifts received by us from God are derived not from ourselves but from the Holy Spirit, and are to be used, in a spirit of humility, in the service of the Church and of our brothers.
On Friday, March 13, Pope Leo XIV issued a direct appeal to Christians who bear responsibility in armed conflicts, urging them to undertake a serious examination of conscience. “Do those Christians who bear grave responsibility in armed conflicts have the humility and courage to make a serious examination of conscience and to go to confession?” … Read more
In a message conveyed through Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Leo XIV on Friday said that mathematicians can become “signs of hope for the world,” particularly in a context marked by rapid technological advancements and challenges facing humanity. The pope’s message was addressed to the Turkish mathematician and university professor Betül Tanbay, … Read more
St. Paul of Thebes Feast date: Jan 15 On Jan. 15, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Paul of Thebes, whose life of solitude and penance gave inspiration to the monastic movement during its early years. Surviving in the Egyptian desert on a small amount of daily food, St. Paul the Hermit lived in close communion … Read more
Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartfully sorry for having offended thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishment, but most of all because I have offended thee my God, who is all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of thy grace, … Read more
Held in the Waiting: A 33-Day Devotional Trusting God’s Heart When Healing Is Delayed and Strength Feels Thin Day 16 — Brave in Fragile Flesh Theme: Finding Courage When the Body Feels Weak Scripture (Douay-Rheims Bible) 1 Corinthians 16:13–14; Joshua 1:8–9 “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, do manfully, and be strengthened.Let all your … Read more