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Sunday Dinner Reveals Graces of Family Crosses

A couple of Sundays ago, I was sitting at the head of our dining room table. It was one of those moments when you can almost step out of yourself completely, step away from what is going on around you, away from the moment, just to peek back in from an entirely different point of view.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The First Thanksgiving? Not So Fast

We all were taught about it in school: The Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation had a harvest meal with Squanto and the Native Americans, giving thanks to God for their harvest, and well-being. From this first celebration, others followed in the New England colonies, and later, states, until finally, i... (www.catholic365.com)

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When we come to the Lord in silent prayer, we are lifting up our hearts to Him and asking Him to hear our plea, for a loved one ill or dying, for a happy marriage, for your child or family member in distress or for ourselves.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Beauty of the Mass

When I was a child growing up in the pre-Vatican II Roman Catholic Church I doubt I ever would have made such a statement. “Beautiful”?? BORING is more like it. Okay, everything in the Liturgy was in Latin and I was still a few years from taking Latin in high school (and taking 4 years to get throug... (www.catholic365.com)

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Are we Sacrificing our Citizenship in Heaven for American Patriotism

We all like to proclaim that America was founded on Christian principles. Then we turn our back on brothers and sisters in need as soon as things get a little tough. I guess talk and posts are cheap and easy, but the real work of Christianity is hard and comes with a cost. Interestingly, the one ... (www.catholic365.com)

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You Can Go to Hell

The Lord comes on the clouds of Heaven. Everyone will see Him. All the peoples of the earth in history. Curiously- the Book of Revelation says that all will lament Him. Lament means to mourn. To be sorrowful. Why would everyone feel that way? Because we will all see how we have failed in so many way... (www.catholic365.com)

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The tradition game

Some say that tradition is like the rumor game where a message is whispered from one person to another and at the end of the line, the message bares scant resemblance to the original.... (www.catholic365.com)

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What's with those little fortune cookies?

And so, even when it seems as if divining the future is just a cheap fortune cookie, is a convenient past time (reading of one’s horoscope) or seemingly just a game, consider this warning. “Ouija boards and tarot cards and crystals and how-to-palm read booklets might not seem to cost very much, but... (www.catholic365.com)

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Now, About That Magnificat!

In 2009, as we were traveling, living the ‘retired’ life in an RV, I was led by God to mediate on the Magnifcat during Advent that year. I was impressed with the ideal to see how well my daily life lined up with Mary’s words. Living in close quarters with husband and a dog—I can tell you right now, ... (www.catholic365.com)

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In The War on Terror: Time to Say "NO" to Political Correctness and "YES" to Prayer

On the Monday morning after the Friday of Satan, she left class and stopped at a cafe for a cup of coffee. The headline of the newspaper read, Sorrow and Rage. She thought, "What should I do?"... (www.catholic365.com)

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Standing By Jesus Through Our Persecution

Every time I have someone attack me for my belief in the Catholic faith, at first I feel hurt and emotional, because my faith is deeply rooted in me and is not something I take lightly. But than the sun comes out and I realise that in fact this is great! Being attacked for my faith actually means I ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Of Roman Catholics and Roast Turkeys : Why You Should Go To Mass on Thanksgiving Morning

Go to Mass on Thanksgiving! There is no more fitting action in America on Thanksgiving Day than to do so. Think about the following: The word Eucharist actually means “thanksgiving”. How perfect is that? At the Last Supper, Our Lord gave thanks to the Father in instituting the Eucharist! The Cat... (www.catholic365.com)

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Give other Catholics permission to be different from you. You're not the only Christ-follower in the world.

People are looking for signs today. Some are lost and searching for God, and some are questioning or perhaps even hostile to faith. The only real sign we can give them is Jesus—just as Jesus himself did back then. And this is something we all can do.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Pope St. Eleutherius

Pope St. Eleutherius was a Greek, son of Habundius, born in Nicopolis, part of what is now Greece, some time after 100 AD. His name means "frank, honest, free-spirited". Whether that is his real name or a description of the man is unknown. Eleutherius was Bishop of Rome from about 175 to May 24, 189... (www.catholic365.com)

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Hope and Healing After Abortion: God's Mercy Endures Forever

Pope Francis’s recent call for mercy and forgiveness for women who have had an abortion may have people wondering at this seeming change of Catholic Church policy. But as someone who has personally experienced the lasting grief and regret of abortion and also found healing and hope through the Churc... (www.catholic365.com)

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I will be there tomorrow

It’s nearly that time of year again, whether we are ready or not. As we approach Thanksgiving, we will begin to hear Christmas Carols on the radio, in the malls, and in the various stores. One of those songs we will hear is some version of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” I want to give a little backgroun... (www.catholic365.com)

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"Temporal punishments for sin", what does that mean?

In the “prayer to dead saints” article, someone is asking the meaning of the term, “temporal punishment for sin”. I sympathize. Because I had the hardest time understanding that, as well. But then, someone said, “Just think of it as TEMPORARY punishment for sin”. And voila! I understood.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Autisim - Putting the Pieces Together

Sometimes we think its easier to fool ourselves. Sometimes to convince ourselves that something is not true, is not going to happen is easier than facing reality. Unfortunately though when its time to finally face reality, it can hit harder than it might have if we had just been honest to ourselves ... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Good Samaritan Keeps Coming to Mind....

Recent discussions of Syrians seeking refugee status in the United States raise serious questions for the Christian. We are called to welcome the stranger in our midst.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Making Thanksgiving Day Meaningful!

Thanksgiving Day means more than just eating, drinking and merry making. Thanksgiving Day means more than just turkey, pumpkin pie and football. It's a wonderful opportunity to be thankful for God's constant goodness, mercy and His steadfast love.... (www.catholic365.com)

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