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Thy Kingdom Come!

Thy Kingdom Come! “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” (Romans 15:13).  Joy is the dominant sign of new creation! This is revealed from the tomb with the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter morning. This East...
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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

The true meaning of life

 The true meaning of life “....but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior” (1 Peter 1:15).   What is most meaningful in your life?  “Man’s Search for Meaning” is a book by Viktor E. Fankl, who was born in Vienna in 1905.  He wrote more than...
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

A time of innocence

A time of innocence Children are treasured gifts from God!  In our culture, it has become challenging to protect their innocence, as well as their abilities to grow up and enjoy the full potential of God’s plan.    The 2018 Season of Lent began on Valentines Day – a day to express love, and...
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Thursday, March 08, 2018

Seeking truth … protecting the Divine

Seeking truth … protecting the Divine “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven.” –Ecclesiastes 3:1   Everything that is old is new again, and there is really nothing new under the sun! These phrases are not hard to comprehend. As we journey through life we witne...
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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Don't Let the World Dictate How You Feel!

Don't Let the World Dictate How You Feel! “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Ps 147:3).   On Sunday Feb. 11, we will celebrate the 160th anniversary of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Blessed Mother’s appearance to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 has inspired millions of pilgrimages to France every year.&#...
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Wednesday, February 07, 2018

The mystery of faith....

The mystery of faith.... “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it” (Luke 9:24).   The history of theology is a reflection of the truth revealed by God.  Catholic doctrine is beliefs or teachings with traditions and...
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Thursday, January 25, 2018

The Joy of the Incarnation

The Joy of the Incarnation “I am the handmaiden of the Lord; let it be to me according to your Word" (Luke 1:38).   A new year has begun; resolutions professed will be broken, but hopes in every day promises originate from our Heavenly and Eternal Father!   The first prophecy of a coming Messiah was not made...
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Thursday, January 11, 2018

God's perfect plan!

God's perfect plan! “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” ( Isaiah 9:6-7).   Christmas is almost here! This beautiful season be...
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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Lord, our hope is in You!

Lord, our hope is in You! “She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins” (Matt 1:21)   Jesus is coming again!  I love Advent!  The liturgical season of Advent focuses on a time of spiritual preparation before Christmas. The...
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Thursday, December 07, 2017

Soldiers of Christ are needed!

Soldiers of Christ are needed! “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.  Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or se...
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017