Monthly Archives: April 2009

In the gospel reading from today?s Mass (Acts 8:26-40), we see how Philip encounters an Ethiopian eunuch who is reading a passage from the book of Isaiah. When Philip learns that the man doesn?t understand what he is reading, he … Continue reading →

Today, the Church celebrates the memorial of St. Catherine of Siena (1347 ? 1380). It would be very beneficial if more Catholics imitated this great woman and her love for the Church. It seems that nowadays everyone, including many Catholics, … Continue reading →

The recent outbreak of swine flu throughout the world serves as a reminder that we aren?t really in control of our destiny. While we can take measures to protect ourselves, ultimately God is in charge of our lives. In today?s … Continue reading →

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Mary Ann Glendon has informed Notre Dame University that she will not accept the Laetare Medal (the highest honor conferred by the University of Notre Dame), due to their honoring pro-abortion president Barack Obama … Continue reading →

Today?s Philadelphia Inquirer features yet another story of some people who just don?t get what it means to be followers of Christ. Today two women are pretending that they are becoming priests in a ceremony presided over by another woman … Continue reading →

Today I had the pleasure of participating in a fundraising activity sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. I helped to collect money outside of a supermarket that will be used to help mentally handicapped children. While doing this, I couldn?t … Continue reading →

On April 23, Vice President Joe Biden was presented the Legal Momentum Hero Award at Georgetown University. So what?s the big deal, you ask? 1. Joe Biden, who is a Catholic, is a supporter of abortion rights and has a … Continue reading →

No matter how hard we try to avoid it, we all experience dry spells in our prayer lives. Our prayer can suffer because we are just too sick, too tired, too preoccupied with work or family, or any number of … Continue reading →

I?m a day late, but yesterday (April 21) was Holocaust Remembrance Day. Please take a few minutes to pray for the souls of all those who lost their lives during that horrible period. We should also remember to pray for … Continue reading →

Here we are, 10 days into the Easter Season and I?d be willing to bet that many of us have already forgotten about the joy that should accompany the Resurrection of The Lord. It?s certainly understandable considering that the world … Continue reading →