During this time in lockdown, I have finally delved into my collection of 3D jigsaw puzzles, and pondered a few life lessons while having fun.
On Corpus Christi last year, the homily focused on how humans have this never-ending desire for satisfaction. If I only look to worldly goods to
This is a GREAT opportunity to teach about the Catholic use of statues. How many Protestants are getting upset about people trampling on the flag?
In every story, fable, or even everyday life, there is always a villain to twist things… or a betrayer. J. R. R. Tolkien presents an
Okay, I must confess: I like to be self-sufficient. It’s nice when you know what to do, have a schedule in hand, know what’s happening,
My grandfather died in May. I have experienced the loss of several loved ones throughout my life; I should be able to accept death. The
Okay, take a deep breath, it’s time for quiet prayer with the Lord. After the appointment this morning, I still haven’t finished with that project,
After eight long weeks, I was finally able to re-enter a church for Sunday Mass. The restrictions imposed by the pandemic that has plagued our
G.K. Chesterton once said, “When you choose anything, you reject everything else.” There are certain choices that are all-or-nothing. When John decides to marry Suzie,
We relate to God through prayers, and these prayers can be personal or communal. A typical example of personal prayer is found in the Gospel
Guest post by Dr. Matthew Tan. As a teen, I remember regularly watching the TV series Judging Amy (1999-2005). I also vividly remember one episode
by Quirino Sugon Jr. of St. Holbytla’s Monastery. Galadriel asked Gimli what gift he would like to have. Gimli said none. But Galadriel insisted. So
It is officially May, and I have been in a state of isolation for over a month due to the pandemic. In the past week,
Are we in the “end times”? That is a question that has been asked in every age. But we believe, as Christians, that human history
This past week focused my attention on several new realities it’s difficult for me to admit. When my company first temporarily shut down, the concept
5th Sunday of Easter/Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12 The ongoing coronavirus pandemic evokes fear, anxiety and a sense of insecurity,
When I was a senior in college, I had some free time in my schedule, so for a year I volunteered at a local soup
Sometimes I have wondered what God’s purpose is for people suffering severe mental afflictions, in particular those who, because of their mental illness, lead very
Acts 9, Psalm 117, John 6 There was an interesting thematic link between the two readings last Friday. Acts tells of the famous conversion of
Witness to Love’s ‘Be Light’ Virtual Date Night Success Inspires Movement For Small Group Marriage Renewal Witness to Love Expands Offering with New Marriage Enrichment
“Beloved: Clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble. So humble yourselves
