Oct
27
“Little Churches”
October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I often struggle with how to talk to our kids about Christ and our faith in a way that is age-appropriate. What are they ready for and when are they ready for it?
So, I was intrigued when I read through my “The Word Among Us” issue this month. TWAU is a good resource for the daily [...]
Oct
23
One Soul
October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I went to Eucharistic Adoration today. It’s become part of my regular Thursday routine. I sometimes doze off (peace, quiet and serenity is so rare in my home that I naturally can’t help myself when the opportunity presents itself). But today I stayed awake long enough to notice that we had a little bit of [...]
Jul
22
The Holy Father at WYD2008 Sydney
July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The following are excerpts from the Holy Father’s homily at the closing Mass for WYD 2008. These thoughts are meant for all of us - not just the youth present Down Under.
“God’s love can only unleash its power when it is allowed to change us from within. We have to let it break through the [...]
Jul
21
WYD Sydney 2008 - WOW!
July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
1,000 . . . 200,000 . . . 400,000!
That’s 1,000 priests hearing confession at World Youth Day!
That’s 200,000 youth joining the Holy Father in silent, holy (and around the clock) Adoration of the Eucharist!
That’s 400,000 young pilgrims participating in Mass with the Holy Father (the largest crowd in Austrailian history)!
It’s a great day to be [...]
Jul
20
The Crops v. the Weeds
July 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I have found myself growing more and more anxious about events in the world. It seems we are under seige from a variety of fronts - cultural, economic, domestic, international.
So, I’ve been praying for a sense of security, a hint of optimism. And God sent such a thought to me the other day as I was contemplating the half-million [...]
Jul
16
The Brown Scapular
July 16, 2008 | 3 Comments
Today is the feast day of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, the patron saint of the Carmelites - St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Theresa de Lisieux (the “Little Flower”), St. Edith Stein, St. Simon Stock.
One of the great devotions handed down to us from the Carmelites is the Brown Scapular.
Don’t know anything [...]
Jul
6
Sunday Morning Marriage Counseling
July 6, 2008 | 1 Comment
Ah, so this explains my wife’s and my marital bliss -
“Churchgoing married couples happier, study says - Catholic News Agency
“Charlottesville, VA, Jul 5, 2008 / 08:03 pm (CNA).- A new analysis of three major national surveys claims that married couples who attend church together tend to be happier than couples who rarely or never attend [...]
Jun
28
“The Eucharist Is Not a Meal Among Friends”
June 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I haven’t seen too much written about the Holy Father’s homily at the closing Mass for the International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec. So here it is. Good stuff.
“While you are gathered for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress, I am happy to join you through the medium of satellite and thus unite myself to your prayer. [...]
Jun
27
The Angelus
June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
One of these days, I’m going to write a book about forgotten traditions in the Church. It seems that I am writing a great deal about traditions and devotions that I didn’t know about until I really started paying attention a couple years ago.
I came across another example today.
My kids have been in vacation bible school all [...]
Jun
26
“Respect in God’s House”
June 26, 2008 | 2 Comments
I went to weekday Mass the other day. As it wasn’t my parish, I picked up a bulletin on my out to find out what was going on in this particular parish. I found the following treatise written by the music director. It’s some pretty good stuff. Keep in mind that St. Gabriel’s has a [...]
