This article was originally published by Decided Excellence Catholic Media. September marks the month of the Sorrowful Mother, Mater Dolorosa, the woman who faithfully stayed with the Lord through his most vulnerable and physically weak moments on earth. In order to...
Our Lady, Queen of the Domestic Church
This article first appeared at: catholicweekly.com.au The Saturday night rosary was a cornerstone of my family life growing up. After dinner was finished, all 12 of us would gather in the living room, sitting on the couch, chairs or the floor. The lights would be...
How Muslims Try to Convert Christians
This article first appeared at: pintswithaquinas.com Muslims often try to convert non-believers — including Christians — to their religion, and they are succeeding far too often. As Islam becomes more widely practiced in the U.S. and Europe, you’re likely to meet a...
Victim and Priest: Christ’s Sacrifice in the Eucharist
This article first appeared at: stpaulcenter.com In contemporary society, most people have no awareness that the offering of sacrifice to God is a central act of the virtue of religion and thus a good and morally obligatory thing. Even Catholics who attend Mass are...
The Lord Is Risen: Contemplating the Resurrection
This article first appeared at: stpaulcenter.com Piero della Francesca was born in approximately 1415 and died on the very day Columbus landed in America, October 12, 1492. Better known in his time as a mathematician and geometer, he is now recognized as one of the...
Love Extravagant: Jesus on the Cross
This article first appeared at: stpaulcenter.com Every year in Lent the Church directs our thoughts to Jesus on the Cross. This is the sacred center of everything we believe and celebrate as Catholic Christians. Take away the Cross and you take away our salvation....
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Raising a Catholic Family
This article first appeared at: fireupministries.com With all the confusion and harmful agendas being pushed on children in society today, it can be a scary time to raise a family. It is understandable to be concerned about the world our children are being brought...
What’s Your Root Sin?
This article first appeared at: spiritualdirection.com I was in a meeting with my spiritual director. “My root sin is sensuality,” I said matter-of-factly. My spiritual director raised an eyebrow. “I’d say it is pride.” In retrospect, my response was classic, and I am...