Yesterday we celebrated the Church Triumphant on All Saints Day, those who have gone before us who now enjoy the beatific vision in Heaven, whether known by the Church or not. Today, we commemorate the suffering souls in Purgatory, the Church Suffering, those who died in the state of grace but still are in need … Continue reading Our Duty to Relieve the Souls in Purgatory →

I recently saw two homilies on EWTN that addressed the current questions about Catholic teaching on homosexuality and also the responsibility of the leaders of the Church in shepherding their flock. This first one is from Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., and it was his homily from last Wednesday. Whether it happened just providentially or by … Continue reading Some EWTN Homilies: Food for Thought →

Prayed on Saturdays, Mondays, and every day during the Octave of Christmas The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation Virtue: Humility Saint: St. Therese of Lisieux--Known for her "Little Way" of doing small things with great love, St. Therese was a great model of humility and being like a little child before God. We can look … Continue reading The Joyful Mysteries →

This past Wednesday, a documentary came out in Rome from the Vatican that contained a remark that called for civil laws allowing for same-sex unions. This has caused much confusion about Church teaching and whether or not it could be changing. The short answer is no and that no matter what anyone says, Her teaching … Continue reading The Truth About What Can Be Changed about Church Teaching & Papal Infallibility →

Prayed on Thursdays (except during Lent and the Octaves of Christmas and Easter) The First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of the Lord Grace: Rebirth in Christ and fidelity to one's vocation. Saint: St. Paul--St. Paul, once known as Saul, persecuted Christians for much of his public life until one day, while on the road to … Continue reading The Luminous Mysteries →

Prayed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and every day during the Octave of Easter The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection Virtue: Faith Saint: St. Mary Magdalene--It was her great faith that saved her and caused her to turn from sin, as she is believed to have been the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11), as well as … Continue reading The Glorious Mysteries →

To celebrate the month of the Holy Rosary, I will be reposting my reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary. Since today is Friday, we will start with the Sorrowful Mysteries. Prayed on Tuesdays, Fridays, and every day during Lent The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden Grace: True contrition for sin Saint: … Continue reading The Sorrowful Mysteries →

Today is the feast day of St. Teresa of Avila, a solemnity for Carmelites. She is the mother of the Discalced Carmelite Order, having reformed the Order with St. John of the Cross after observing a lax atmosphere and longing for more prayer and a stricter observance of the Rule. Teresa wrote a beautiful poem … Continue reading The Carmelites’ Holy Mother St. Teresa of Avila →

October is the month dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary and the 7th of this month is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The rosary is an exceedingly powerful tool to destroy evil and bring peace to the world through Our Lady's intercession. In fact, in Her apparitions at Fatima, Our Lady implored … Continue reading October Devotion: The Most Holy Rosary →

St. Therese is known for her Little Way, or her method of showing love for God by making small sacrifices every day for Him. In short, doing small things with great love. We often feel like we can't do things for God because we aren't in the "right" place or situation and our state in … Continue reading St. Therese of Lisieux–Patron Saint of Lumen Fidei! →