Purple Rain
The Lenten season provides us with 40 days to reflect through sacrifice, prayer, and faith. Ever since I can remember I have thought of Lent as my Catholic…
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Easter, Jubilee and Mercy – The Catholic Triple Threat
Look at the news headlines. It’s a wonder that faithful Catholics aren’t cowering under their desks in a state of severe depression. Abortion. Same-sex marriage. Attacks on Christians.…
Finding Real Joy in Lent
We begin this holy season of Lent with conviction, motivation, and abundant energy. We want to be close to God. We want to be free from distractions. We…
Paradox
Although many were there the night Jesus was betrayed there were two major players; Peter and Judas. Both men had identical experiences with the Savior the last three…
The Fig Tree
Sunday Readings for Feb 28, 2016 the 3rd Sunday of Lent Some think Lent is a time for fasting. I see it as a time of feasting. I…
Hail Mary – A Meditation
Hail Mary, full of grace. Oh Mother Mary, Virgin Mary, Holy Mary! The Archangel Gabriel called out to you, and you obediently gave attention. You set the example…
The ABC’s of Lent
Accept the season Break the chains that hold you from Christ Cut out what is not necessary in your life Draw close to Jesus Embrace the Cross Fast…
What Did You Do with Mercy?
We have been gifted this year by the Pope himself. The gift that he has given us is Mercy, one of those things that is more precious than…
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
We are now in the season of Lent. As we all know it is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. If you are anything like me, Lent…
The More the Merrier
I like praying the Rosary. But I also bore easily. As I mentioned in last month’s article Rosary Riff, to keep the Rosary fresh I make up my…