“Ghost of the Future!” he exclaimed, “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But, as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I…
The Age of Entitlement
Our Friend, Death
As the saying goes: “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” But taxes you can avoid and evade; death–not so. Therefore, the only logical response to death is to embrace it…or at least accept it. After all, it’s not like…
Highlighting New Evangelizers: Alex Trinidad
Here’s proof that the New Evangelization knows no age boundaries: Alex Trinidad, age 8. Alex made his First Communion this spring and has been so inspired by Pope Francis that he did something remarkable. He took the $465 he received…
Perpetual Adoration
Some Catholics are blessed to take part in Perpetual Adoration at one of their local parishes, where they can adore the Eucharist at any time, day or night. For those that do not have this opportunity, there may be an…
Why Call God “Father?”
Readings for June 16, 2013: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time A hundred years ago this month, Father’s Day was first observed in Spokane, Washington. This June not only the USA but 55 other countries around the world will honor the…
A Father Who Knows Best
“You just can’t force someone to learn about God,” I declared years ago on a balance beam outside of Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School. My best friend feigned support, so I continued my rant as I stepped one foot firmly…
Life According to Facebook or Life According to the Bible?
The first reading today (June 14) is one of my favorite Bible passages: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Brothers and sisters: We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us. We are…
The Story of a Painting
Editor’s Note: Today, Christian LeBlanc shares another perspective with us. His friend Mary-Michelle Moody does her own Christmas cards, and the one pictured is one that he particularly enjoyed. After hearing what she had to say, he encouraged her to…
The Catholics Are Coming!
As a member of Toastmasters International, I’ve delivered speeches on many different topics, including circadian rhythm, television test patterns, co-sleeping and the family bed, and interior paint colors. But it wasn’t until shortly before Lent of this year that I…
Resolving Contradictions
John Paul the Great said the Church is a “sign of contradiction,” after the warning of Simeon in Luke 2:34. We, as the Body of Christ, must stand in visible, tangible opposition to anything wrong in the spirit of the…