Like an increasing number of young adult couples, I’m in a long distance relationship. Although there are many unique challenges and joys of dating from
The week before my wedding, I attended an outdoor men’s experiential retreat with about 100 other men from around Western New York. The weekend was
Often times in the busyness of everyday life there are times when we are called to separate ourselves from those that surround us and experience God like we have never before. From November 17 – 20, 2011 I had the great honor and privilege of taking 28 people from my parish to the National Catholic Youth Conference held in Indianapolis.
The title Theotokos means “God bearer.” This was given to none other than Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is free from original sin
This is a new event we are going to do each weekend so that we can get to know each other better. Please tell your
Dear Santa, First, may I call you St. Nicholas? I’m much more comfortable with that name. So St. Nicholas, now that Advent has begun I’m writing to
I will be honest, a week ago I was really scared. It was my wife’s “Due Date” with our second child, and I realized that
To continue my series on the Gothic Churches of Belgium, I would like to give you an overview of the Cathedral of Brussels. I am
I once heard Father say in a homily that no saint was ever canonized for being prudent. He went on to explain that it is
UPDATE: Thank you for your patience. We are undergoing the construction of a new name. Other than the name and the appearance we are still
This week, I was preparing for my trip to Belgium, so I was unable to post on Wednesday and I was traveling all day Thursday.
My husband and I are expecting our fifth child! Maybe you’ve noticed that a lot of my posts have included lists lately. We can blame
“I know Catholics aren’t exactly known for being spontaneous…” my priest said to a chorus of laughter. This morning’s Thanksgiving Day Mass took a turn
Over the next few days the vast majority of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving Day with a special meal and family time. It is always a
I have been leading the youth group at my parish for almost four years now, based on the LifeTeen (www.lifeteen.com) model. I started out with lofty expectations
One of the things I have realized this past year is that the transition period from college to adult life is one of life’s toughest
Guest post by Jessamine Several years back, I ordered some green scapulars from a Catholic apostolate. Upon reception of the package, not only the green scapulars
Usury: The lending of money with an interest charge for its use; especially : the lending of money at exorbitant interest rates. (Merriam-Webster) Are you
In writing this next post in my series on the Sacraments, I wanted to do some research on Holy Communion. I was looking at another
The Sacrament of Marriage is an important part of one’s journey in faith as a Catholic. However with that being said, If God comes a
“O let all who thirst, Let them come to the water And let all who have nothing, Let them come to the Lord.” Today’s post
