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Pope Theodore I, the last Palestinian Pope

It was the early 600s. The Muslims had conquered the Levant, or eastern Mediterranean lands, taking Jerusalem in 638, in a bloodless coup. It became difficult for the Christians to live there, especially the clergy.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Santa Claus and Christmas-- Let the Children Feel and Embrace the Spirit of what it all means.

I wrote this blog several years ago and except for a few minor changes, I am re-blogging it for Christmas, 2018. The reason is simple.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Transcendent Love

Recently on FaceBook, my mid-20’s oldest child announced to that he was no longer a he. In fact, he was introducing himself as “herself”...a transgender female. My wife saw this first and showed it to me. To say that I was surprised is a bit of an understatement. Not only to find this out, but to fi... (www.catholic365.com)

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In the Quiet of Advent?

is it possible to live a life of holiness as a normal human being in this secular world? Honestly, I don't know. I do know though that I am trying too. I am trying to find God's will and purpose for my life, every day.... (www.catholic365.com)

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"Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead."

The crowd is asking what must they do to be saved? John replies “You don’t have to change anything.... (www.catholic365.com)

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How to Die a Glorious Death and Gain Honor

Monday, November 19, 2018, might have seemed like a normal day for Jamie Schmidt. Little did she know when she entered Catholic Supply, a religious goods store in suburban St. Louis, Missouri, that this ordinary day would be her last.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Leander dropped his head on his hands and slouched on the edge of a metal, straight-backed chair. The crowded room murmured with low-toned conversations amid a swirl of officious activity. A uniformed officer paced before him, his hands clasped behind his back. “So you—what? Give online advice... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Period of Total Forgiveness when we find God'sMercy

The feeling of complete freedom with the expiation from our sins once we realize God has reached across the confessional, through the hands of a priest, and pronounces the words of absolution upon us.... (www.catholic365.com)

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"It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently."

Jesus did not come into this world to be popular with the crowds, but to be faithful to His Father’s will.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes and Lying in a Manger

Several years ago, the pastor of our New Jersey Catholic parish returned from a trip to Israel and told us an amazing story. While visiting the birthplace of Jesus, the guide escorting them looked at our pastor and said, “Father, I would bet that not even you know the significance of these passages... (www.catholic365.com)

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Shattered Pieces

When glass shatters it scatters about into hundreds of pieces. Some are sharp, and some are dull. Once broken can we ever put the pieces back together again?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Modern Salvation

The Angel Gabriel was sent by God to a virgin named Mary... Before the angel appears, a representative from Planned Parenthood arrives while Mary is outside her home, sitting on a bench.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Sometimes I like to joke around with God. When trying to predict how something will turn out, I imagine all sorts of scenarios and feel pretty certain that nothing I imagine is even close to what will actually happen. Knowing this, I tell God, “Go ahead and surprise me.” He does.... (www.catholic365.com)

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"So This is Christmas"

Another year older and another year will begin. This my dear people is the reason why at this time of year DEPRESSION is hanging over the lives of many instead of holiday cheer.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Covered in Righteousness

I have been thinking a lot about how true love requires sacrifice these days. And in learning about covenant, the covenants that God made always had sacrifice involved. It got me thinking about the very first time a real sacrifice was made. It was in Genesis.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Teen Book Review - Treachery and Truth

It’s December, the season to celebrate the birth of Christ, the time for holiday traditions, Hallmark channel movies, and Christmas carols. As you’re singing the familiar carols you’ve grown up singing, have you ever stopped and thought about the story behind the songs? This month’s book review, Tre... (www.catholic365.com)

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"A church that doesn't provoke any crises, a gospel that doesn't unsettle, a word of God that doesn't get under anyone's skin, a word of God that doesn't touch the real sin of the society in which it is being proclaimed?—?what gospel is that?"

John the Baptist was aware and preached that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah, he saw the signs.... (www.catholic365.com)

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How to survive – and thrive – during the holidays

The holidays are a joyful time of the year but, for many, it’s the most stressful. The season catapults us into searching for that “perfect” gift for our loved one who seems to already “have everything” while dreading drama filled family gatherings.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Giving Glory to God

Close your eyes. Consider God for a few minutes. Who do you say God is?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Because we have freedom we are able to wander where we want. We are able to move away from God, to the point where we no longer believe in Him; if this is what we want.... (www.catholic365.com)

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