
Affliction
Yesterday, I was nursing a very bad migraine which got worse as the day went by. I got off work slightly earlier than usual and

Yesterday, I was nursing a very bad migraine which got worse as the day went by. I got off work slightly earlier than usual and

While doing some research recently, I came across reference to the crucifix as a “passive symbol” by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of

Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just

Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who

Guest post by Dan Lai. During a conference, we participated in a chocolate tasting session. The facilitator emphasized that tasting is not eating. We first

I’m going to come clean: I struggle with pride. The struggle is a constant one and I always catch myself saying to myself “when I

But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.” And he did not

Here it is, 3:44 AM in New York City and I am wide awake because it is 9:44 AM in France. I have been back

An ex-student has been so gracious as to keep me in the loop about her successes. She’s a particularly bright and hardworking girl. And I

I say to you, something greater than the temple is here. If you knew what this meant, I desire mercy, not sacrifice, you would not have

I found myself on yet another Pilgrimage. This marked the fifth Pilgrimage I have had the privilege to take. This time my destination was France,

Loneliness is something every human being has to face, for it is the hunger for perfect union. Even happily married people know this loneliness, for

People who know me know I hate making choices. I use my job as a convenient excuse. You see, I teach. And every second of

You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to the end will be saved. —Matthew 10:22 I have humbled him,

I have been working with this coworker for awhile, he was hired around the same time that I did. He was hired as a maintenance

Guest post by T.E.W., a brother in prison. A few new men have entered our unit and one of them is Catholic. We were having

Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal.

The ancient Ark of the Covenant that accompanied the Israelites during the Exodus of Egypt until the Babylonian conquest, has long been understood in the

Guest post by T.E.W., a brother in prison until All Souls Day. Today was a wonderful day. I had an opportunity to speak to the

The narrative this week serves as a wonderful opening because God is asking us a really important question: “Will you give everything up to Me?”

The gospel reading about Jesus cursing the fig tree befuddles me at best, leaves me disoriented at worst. WHY DID JESUS CURSE THE FIG TREE?!?