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Analysis of a Conversion - Why I left the Catholic Church, party time

I think it was St. Francis of Assisi or it might have been St. John Vianney, who, having passed by a bar where everyone was singing and enjoying themselves, arrived in Church to witness all the sad faces and quipped, "No wonder the bars are full. Who would want to be a Christian after looking at yo... (www.catholic365.com)

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Evidence for the Existence of God from Experience, Part 12: Desire

We experience natural, innate desires that correspond to real objects or needs. Hunger corresponds to the real object of food and the need to be nourished. Thirst corresponds to the real object of water and the need to be hydrated.... (www.catholic365.com)

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"A God who became so small could only be mercy and love." St. Therese

And at this special Christmas--and for all the Christmases to follow--together may we continually draw nearer to Him in complete trust, encouraged by the words of St. Therese: “A God who became so small could only be mercy and love.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Trust is letting go of needing to know all the details before you open your heart.

Jesus calls us to take his yoke upon our shoulders, which is a sign of submission and an acceptance of abject vulnerability, but it is, in our case, only a surrender to God, a readiness to belong to Him and to learn, a childlike dependence and willingness to let God love us into life by His forming ... (www.catholic365.com)

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"Heads Up" America; The Hottest Selling Christmas Gifts are Drones

Yessiree, I always love the Christmas season. It is my favorite time of the year for sure. I always, "tongue in cheek", brag that I still believe in Santa. The truth is, down deep inside of me there is a place that only I can go. I call it Stillness. When I travel to Stillness, Santa is always the... (www.catholic365.com)

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As I sat in Exposition, about a half dozen people with children raucously entered the church and began roaming around taking seats up front by the altar, where are Dear Lord and Savior was exposed in the Monstrance. They were talking with each other in load voices, neglecting any reverence for the ... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Movie Hocus Pocus Is A Source of Nightmares In The Name Of Family Fun!

Parents be warned! "Hocus Pocus" is not a family picture filled with fun and laughter. It is downright terrifying and not suitable for children of any age. The graphic images of child brutality, murder, evil witches, a dead zombie and Satan aren't funny... (www.catholic365.com)

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Celebrate the REAL Christmas Season

It’s time to buck the trend this Christmas. It is time to resist peer pressure and be counter-cultural. I know that’s a hard thing to do. After all, I’m an expert on going along with peer pressure. I went to high school in the 1970s—also known as “the decade that fashion forgot.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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To Jesus through Mary: A Stranger's Case in Point

A special treat for me when I was engaged in business travel was being able to attend morning Mass in different parishes and cities, from coast to coast.... (www.catholic365.com)

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My Childhood Pillar of Faith

I saw my mother with her rosary in hand praying through her asthma attacks when no medicine existed to calm it. I remember her praying when her children encountered challenges to our faith and souls.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Evidence for the Existence of God from Experience, Part 11: Beauty

As humans, we experience that some things are beautiful. While driving through western Montana in the summer of 2013, I was struck by the beauty of the region. Every turn of each corner on the highway revealed yet another postcard of amazing natural beauty. Rivers and streams flowed in valleys carve... (www.catholic365.com)

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Have mercy on your children!

Charity begins at home. Why do Americans kick their children out of their home when they turn 18?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Teaching to Pray

As a catechist to Confirmation students, I am always being asked, "Why does the Church do this or why does the Church have this rule?" It seems no matter how I approach the subject with my students, they do not understand the rules. My students are stressing over picking a Saint's name and writing a... (www.catholic365.com)

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In trial or difficulty have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.

Why is the feast of the Immaculate Conception placed here in Advent? Advent is our preparation for the coming of Christ, God’s beloved one. Why did Christ come? Because we’re broken. Christ came to ‘tekkun olam’ – heal our broken world.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why Someone Wants Me Dead – and Why It Makes Me Happy

After leaving college one beautiful day, I waved to my friend as we went our separate ways. As I reached my car, I went to unlock the driver's door, when I noticed the words on the door. Beneath the window, in black permanent marker, someone had written, “I wish you were aborted, idiot!”... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Point of the Lance

In a world gone one hundred percent off its proverbial rocker, the question arises: Should Christians condone armed resistance to ISIS and its ilk? Most timely for the United States is the “gun issue”, on which all contenders in the current election cycle are weighing in.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Political Correctness Is Insanity In A World Threatened By Terrorists

Political correctness is the ultimate example of insanity because you have to assume there is no right and wrong. It is sheer madness to believe that every person has the right to do whatever they want without any constraint or criticism.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Holiday Miracle

Thirty years ago, I was a brand new social worker, serving frail elders. Our agency selected clients to receive one of our small community’s Christmas baskets. I was all excited. I loved the idea of bringing a beautiful basket of food and gifts to a few of my precious clients.... (www.catholic365.com)

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If you change your mind, you have to change your actions too!

Just because you have said no to God, he has not turned his back on you. You can always change your mind, repent, and say yes! There is always the chance for a new beginning.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mary, Mary, I'm Contrary: How to Own Your Spiritual Mother

I know you are out there, but you are keeping your head down.You may be a convert to Catholicism, an under forty Catholic who just never “got it,”, or a victim of that Intimidating Perfection from the time you could hold the beads in your stubby little fingers. You are the Catholic who doesn’t “get”... (www.catholic365.com)

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