“In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God” (I Jn:1). For years I have been touting the value of reading the scriptures daily as a spiritual practice. I believe that “casting…
Sharing the Good News–the evangel (Greek) in evangelization–isn’t all smooth sailing. Yes, we have Good News to share. The best news, in fact. Yet, being an evangelist can be frustrating, even heart-wrenching at times. It can leave you feeling burned out, defeated, disappointed…
Readings for April 20, 2014: The Resurrection of the Lord, The Mass of Easter Sunday The serpent’s bite was a deadly one. The venom had worked its way deep into the heart of the entire human race, doing its gruesome…
As my grandma lay sick in the hospital, she struggled. Nana struggled to keep her health and to feel comfort and hope. Then my brother placed a Divine Mercy image on the bulletin board in her room. She said it…
While Fr. Joshua Waltz prepared his homily for the All Saint’s Day Mass at St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck, he recalled a phone call from his brother Fr. Justin. “Don’t forget, if you plan to make the Total…
The Agony in the Garden is one of the most powerful scenes from the Gospels. Emotion, drama, doubt, and pain, all within these few verses. It must be an important event in the life of Christ, since it is covered…
Anyone who does not see darkness in the world is blind. Think of the darkness in the world. Conflict and wars all over the world, with the nation’s military spread thin throughout the regions. And the more there is military…
And whosoever doth not bear his cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:27,KJV) Imagine you are applying for a job. You’ve gotten through the interview process and are now negotiating your contract. Everything you’ve heard about…
I am continuing my discussion of Evangelical Catholicism by George Weigel. Previous post is here. The second characteristic Weigel lists is, “Evangelical Catholicism affirms divine revelation and embraces its authority, which continues through history in the teaching authority of the…
Readings for April 13, 2014: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion When a conquering hero of the ancient world rode into town in triumph, it was in a regal chariot or on the back of a stately stallion. Legions of…