‘Les Mis’ a cause for optimism in face of advancing secularism
In an era in which movies with overtly religious themes are generally dismissed as “cheesy,” Hollywood’s latest rendition of “Les Miserables” has garnered critical acclaim.
Transforming power of mercy brings healing
There’s a peace that comes over you when you’ve made your peace with God — a peace that the world cannot destroy.
Crisis points to need for repentance, conversion, courageous witness
Tumultuous. That’s the word that comes to mind when I ponder the unfolding crisis in the Catholic Church.
Encounter with love of Christ builds faith
The Latin root of digital actually means “pertaining to the fingers.” God made us and knows we humans have a need to be touched and thereby loved.
Fathers forever: Our priests lead the way, lay down their lives
May each of us call them “Father” and lovingly support them until they are called home to the Eternal Father.
Not too late to turn back to God through prayer, conversion
A mother who loves her children warns them when they are in danger. The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, has been warning her children for years. Some have listened. Others have not.
Byzantine nun’s life served as example of loving Christ
It had been a long, hot afternoon with visits to nearly a dozen parishes. By the time I pulled up in front of St. Stephen Byzantine Cathedral in North Phoenix, I was thirsty, tired and a bit discouraged.
Fostering and adopting children: The toughest job you’ll ever love
One woman's prayer for the miracle to adopt two children slowly became real — starting the next day when a girl climbed into her husband's lap.
The New Evangelization: We are called and gifted for a mission
Behind some doors were tragedies; behind others were love stories or even comedies. By far the most compelling aspect was that that each story always centers on a person.
Want more joy in your life? Here’s your recipe
There’s a grotto in Nazareth that marks the spot where the Angel Gabriel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus. Think of it: Here she is, a young teenager engaged to be married, and she’s just found out she’s entrusted with carrying the Son of God in her womb!
