Chiara Luce: Love all, love always, love first Have you ever wondered what the meaning of suffering is? Why does God, who is infinite goodness, allow suffering? It is a great mystery. In fact, suffering was not in…
Podcast: 2 homilies to incite you to pray the rosary The Rosary and Death Each time in the Hail Mary when we say, “Now and at the hour of death,” we are reminded of the reality of death and asking Our…
Song: "Behold" “You came, oh Lord, to save the world For love of men, unto the Cross Let me oh Lord, follow you Please take my heart, and give me yours...” Check out this song for…
Words of Pius XI, more relevant today than ever In 1937, Pope Pius XI wrote an encyclical to the Germans called Mit Brennender Sorge (With Deep Anxiety). In this encyclical, he encouraged them to live according to the Gospel…
Podcast: Lamb of God "It is from his blood, the unblemished lamb of God, that I'm going to be saved. The angel of death isn't going to claim me." Understanding the meaning of the…
Keep your faith firmly in God Keep your faith firmly in God and God will keep you firmly on track. Remind yourself of this with a background on your device. Wallpaper Cover Photo iPhone
"Mary, give Jesus a tour of my soul." Dear Beginner, The other day after receiving Communion, I had a wonderful inspiration and thought I'd suggest you to do: ask Mary to give Jesus a tour of your soul. In…
An Eagle’s Flight: Ardently Desiring Holiness Fr. Rafael, founder of the Home of the Mother, was amused to discover that most Americans consider the spirituality of the Home of the Mother to be “too intense.” How…
“You Want to Count to Five Hundred with Me?” Dear Beginner, Two different scenarios: “You want to count to five hundred with me?” your friend asks you. Agreeing, you grab your string of beads and begin: “One... Two... Three...” And…
“Why can’t I see God? More often than not, we complain that we do not see God. We lament that we just can’t seem to perceive His Presence in the world. “Really, I’ve never really…
At the Pace of a Hen: Content with Being Good You consider yourself a good person, maybe even a very good person. You go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on Sundays. Your friends know you’re pretty religious. You’re not…
Podcast: Parties, Catholics and St. Augustine Some people think that going to parties— even Mardi Gras— is okay for Catholics because “we are not of this world.” Fr. Luke, SHM, clarifies that misconception in a homily…
