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"Purgatory basically means that God can put the pieces back together again. That He can cleanse us in such a way that we are able to be with Him and can stand there in the fullness of life."

Paying back the last penny can also be seen as an image of Purgatory.... (www.catholic365.com)

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My Earthly Father Led Me to My Heavenly Father

There’s a famous story that gets told in my family. As a little girl, my dad used to take me to Mass.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Lucien Botovosoa's devotion to Christ and Family made him a Martyr---- Today he is counted among the Patrons of Married Couples and Fathers

Madagascar is a vast island nation located off the east-central coast of Africa. It was here that Lucien Botovasoa was born in the year 1908, the exact day is unknown. He was the oldest of nine brothers and sisters. Besides that, not much more is known about his early childhood.... (www.catholic365.com)

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"We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are."

Like the moon, you are not the source of light. You only reflect the light.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Here is How the Bible PROVES that Mary is EVER VIRGIN

One teaching of the Catholic Church that Protestants generally reject is the teaching that Mary remained a virgin through her entire life. They will typically point to Mark 6:3, which mentions "brothers and sisters" of Jesus, as if Catholics were simply unaware of this verse!... (www.catholic365.com)

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Blessed Imelda Lambertini---This eleven-year-old became the Patroness of First Communicants

Some children exhibit a spirituality that is so powerful that they become an actual phenomenon. However, unlike child prodigies, it is not their mental capabilities that transcend the norm. Rather, it is a connection with God Himself that takes them to a place reserved only for them. Imelda Lamber... (www.catholic365.com)

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Choosing Our Leaders - It's what's on the inside that counts

In the Book of 1 Samuel, when the Israelites were searching for a king to rule over them, Saul was the people’s leading candidate. He was handsome, physically dominating, and stood head and shoulders above his countrymen.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Breath Prayers for Every Day

Breath prayer, simple prayer sequenced to the rhythm of our breath, can be helpful to stay in the presence of God as we go about our day.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Become One with Jesus

Through the gift of the Holy Eucharist, Jesus Christ offers us His body, blood, soul, and divinity, demonstrating His absolute love for each of us. How do we express our love in return? Do we allow the power of the Holy Eucharist to replenish and strengthen our faith so that we can become more Chris... (www.catholic365.com)

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Where Have All the John the Baptists Gone?

We are living in wild times in the Catholic Church. In the news is a bishop (no less) who is offering a special Mass for Catholics attending Pride events in New Jersey. Why support a Pride parade which seems to revel in gay sex or at least supports this lifestyle choice?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Our Father, The Great Comforter

At Mass this past week, a few words struck me in the Pentecost sequence: You of Comforter’s the best. It reminded me that You, our Father, are the Great Comforter. You are the Best Comforter when I am in need of it.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Ultimate Mystery of the Body and Blood of Jesus

In my parish, our priest is trying to find more adorers for our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Sadly, I don't know how successful he'll be. While people may go to church for the social benefits, unfortunately, we are overall a nation of disbelievers.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Reflecting on 45 Years As A Deacon

Any one of us might wonder if we have accomplished good for those that follow our lead. Success, in church ministry, can be measured by how we touch people with the Love of Christ. Certainly gifts of preaching, singing, or writing are ways to reach the flock, but without love it means nothing.... (www.catholic365.com)

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My Daughter, Look at My Wounds

I pulled out my rosary on Pentecost morning. When I pray the rosary, I typically use a book called “Secrets of the Rosary” given to me by my younger brother. As I was pulling out the book, I flipped to a page with words that jumped right out at me: “My daughter, Look at my wounds.” They were words t... (www.catholic365.com)

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Give me an army saying the Rosary and we will conquer the world.

On March 3, 2018, Pope Francis announced that a new memorial would be celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost Sunday, entitled “The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church.” Henceforth, this memorial is added to the General Roman Calendar and is to be universally celebrated throughout the Church... (www.catholic365.com)

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We Need to DO Church

Do you know people who say something like, “Yeah, I believe in God, but I just don’t do church”?... (www.catholic365.com)

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There Are Two Kinds of Priests (Part 2)

“There are two kinds of priests, those people pray for and those for whom people do not” (sister of a priest). Homily from 2nd Sunday after Easter - Praying for Shepherds... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Difference Between Us

Auden stared at his friend through narrowed eyes. “You broke up over what?” Delano shrugged. “It was a snail that started it. My first insightful clue into her real personality. But it took a Tsunami to really clarify things.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Let the Spirit Lead You

We all have been led astray during our lives. Either by another person or by our own temptations. But we have One on our side that we can all trust.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Patience - Key to Success and Sanctity

In 1970, Walter Mischel and his colleagues at Stanford University conducted a landmark study in the social sciences—the Marshmallow Experiment. The experiment was designed to see what strategies preschool-aged children take to resist the temptation of eating a marshmallow set right in front of them ... (www.catholic365.com)

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