Monthly Archives: March 2011

Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation, the day when Mary agreed to become the mother of the Savior. It is a special day and certainly has a large impact on our lives. Because of Mary’s “yes”, Jesus … Continue reading →

Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. Considering that none of his spoken words are recorded in the Bible and very little is written about him, we often dismiss the fact that we can study his life in … Continue reading →

Did you ever have one of those days when you just “can’t pray”? You try and try, but the words aren’t there. When faced with this situation, we often give up and figure that we can try again tomorrow. By … Continue reading →

As a Catholic evangelist and blogger, I’m always interested in books that feature quotes from the Saints and holy people. I’ve found that a brief inspirational quote placed on Twitter or Facebook can often do more good than a long … Continue reading →

Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God. (Jl 2:12-13) As we begin the holy season of … Continue reading →

It’s often difficult to determine what we should “give up” or “do” during the season of Lent. If you’re still undecided, why not just say “Y-E-S” to God this Lent? Here’s my latest article for CatholicLane, which offers some suggestions: … Continue reading →

Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours. (Mk 11:24) The above words of Jesus seem very clear, but they can be a big source of … Continue reading →

All three of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) record Jesus? words that all of His followers must ?carry their cross?. Like it or not, suffering is an essential element of the Christian life. Just as Our Lord carried … Continue reading →