Monthly Archives: September 2009

On Monday, I was stunned to hear of the sudden death of Lou, a former co-worker and friend who died Friday at the age of 46. Today, I learned of the death of my neighbor, Alma, who died yesterday at … Continue reading →

…if anyone else’s dog enjoyed watching the EWTN family celebration? Gracie especially enjoyed Doug Keck’s comments!

“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe (in me) to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.? (Mk 9:42)When I hear Our … Continue reading →

We are at Jesus’ disposal. If he wants you to be sick in bed, if he wants you to proclaim His work in the street, if he wants you to clean the toilets all day, that’s all right, everything is … Continue reading →

“Take courage and begin the work of your salvation on the path where God places you. Submit yourself entirely to the will of God and keep far from you the suggestion – which is certainly not God’s but the enemy’s … Continue reading →

Hopefully you?ve already met, but this is your brother – Jesus. In today?s gospel, He states ?My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.? (Lk 8:21) In other words, you and … Continue reading →

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Matthew, an apostle and author of one of the gospels. When the Lord chose him to be one of the twelve apostles, Matthew had no experience. He was a tax collector, a position … Continue reading →

In today?s gospel, Jesus tells His followers a parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path and was trampled, and the birds of the sky ate it up. Some … Continue reading →

For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of it. If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with that. Those who want to be rich are falling … Continue reading →

?You are there, O Mary, at the foot of the Cross, standing, in strength and courage; and my Master says to me, ?Ecce Mater Tua.? Behold your Mother. He gives you to me for my Mother! And now that He … Continue reading →