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Dance and Doctrine: Obedience

So, this is a little off my beaten path, and definitely something I never considered writing about before. But as it happens this has been on my mind for some weeks now, so here goest nothing: dance. Particularly ballet. What on earth could this possibly have to do with doctrine and the Church?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Following in Their Footsteps—Sitting in Their Wheelchair

We really don’t know how anyone feels---until—we experience their trials and pain. Some wisdom can only come with ‘age and sickness.’... (www.catholic365.com)

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Forgive Forget Reconcile - NONSENSE

Jesus said to the disciples, "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven ..."... (www.catholic365.com)

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Self-Deception and Trust

There is a dimension of faith that consists of simply trusting in the Word of God that reminds us that when we feel worthless, God does not regard us with such negativity. In his eyes, we are actually priceless treasures, precious to him beyond estimation.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Divine Mercy, Suicide and Gregorian Masses

Suicide, it's something that has touched the hearts of almost every person I know. According to the New York Times, suicide rates are at their highest level in 30 years. I have rarely come across a person these days who has not been touched by a friend or a family member who has committed suicide.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Holy Mass - Too Long or Too Short?

I recently wrote about Crisis in the Church; and one statement was, “ some aren’t even conscience as to why they go to church except for the fact their parents and grandparents went so they do that as well.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Are You Putting God in a Box?

I work at a busy doctor’s office with the medical software. I can talk with my boss differently than any other coworker; I can incorporate our faith into our conversation. It’s very different than how I would talk to most other coworkers. I certainly can’t even speak with some family members like th... (www.catholic365.com)

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... the worst possible heritage to leave with children: high spiritual pretensions and low performance.

The Gospel reading tells us to avoid hypocrisy, not to believe in one thing and act in a different way, not to pretend to be what one is not.... (www.catholic365.com)

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My Wounded Super Hero

My grandson is star struck by super heroes. There are many of them: Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers and Spiderman are a few I have heard about. When asked to describe these super heroes, by grandson smiles and begins an imaginative battle; kicking and punching.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Self-Discipline and Trust

A little girl said to her mother, “I’m happier today than I was yesterday.” In response to the mother’s inevitable “Why?” the moppet pondered for a moment before replying. Then she said, “Yesterday my thoughts pushed me around, but today I pushed my thoughts around.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Lenten Practices: Preparing Our Hearts and Minds for the Resurrection

Lent, or as it is called in Latin, Quadragesima (which means the fortieth day), is perhaps my favorite Liturgical season of the year. In it, we see so many different practices, both in the Church building and also among the faithful. Lent is the forty day season of preparation for Easter.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Day I Realized I Was the Young Rich Man

It was over the course of two weeks that a certain parable came up at least five or six times. God was clearly trying to get my attention.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Crisis in the Church?

A very poignant statement that involves all that holds God, His Church, and our involvement in what we hold sacred as crucial for the future of worship and stability of Christianity. The crux of the matter brings up questions pertaining to the growth of the Church from early eras when the Church wa... (www.catholic365.com)

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Consequences of Tepid Christianity: The Boston Marathon Bomber's Widow

I saw Peter Berg’s recently released film, Patriots Day over a month ago. Of the many heroes portrayed in this movie, there is just one person who has taken up residence in my memory. She is a minor character, the woman now known as the “Boston Marathon Bombers widow.” Her presence in the film is sh... (www.catholic365.com)

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Teach me to feel another's woe. To hide the fault I see: That the mercy I show to others; that mercy also show to me.

Being aware of our weaknesses and shortcomings, we should be ready to forgive those who have wronged us.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Jesus Is Intolerant, and That's Good

Imagine this scenario: It’s the middle of the night. You’re sound asleep. Suddenly, the smoke alarm starts beeping loudly. You stumble out of bed and you can smell smoke.... (www.catholic365.com)

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We Are the Woman at the Well

We are the woman at the well. We need Jesus more than we realize.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Temptation and Trust

It has been said that humans are subject to three kinds of temptation: to shine, to whine and to recline. The first one--to shine--comprises all temptations to pride in its many forms, including vanity, resentment, unforgiveness of one’s enemies, arrogance, argumentativeness, refusal to apologize, a... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Samaritan [Unorthodox] Woman at the Well as Prophecy of NEW Testament Unorthodoxy

Last weekend at Mass, the priest said the Samaritans were unorthodox from the beginning. After the 40 years of wandering in the desert, they did not settle down with the true People of God, the Jews.... (www.catholic365.com)

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New Reflections on the Stations

Last year right around Easter I wrote a two part article on the Stations of the Cross. As I write this, we have just come from doing the Stations with our Parish. Our Stations are set up at homes and businesses around town, so we walk about 2 miles or so by the time we’re done. The first Station is ... (www.catholic365.com)

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