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Envy is the Joyless Deadly Sin

We don’t hear much about the Seven Deadly Sins these days. Well, actually, we hear a lot about these seven sinful attitudes, but just not by that old-fashioned title.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Bishop Harold Robert Perry---The First* Black Bishop in the United States

Harold Robert Perry was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in 1916. He was the oldest of six children born to Frank Perry, a rice mill worker, and his wife, Josephine, a domestic cook. The Perry children grew up Catholic in the French-Creole region. Their parents taught them to be tolerant of others ... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Taste of Catholic Fiction Part 9

I hug my arms against myself despite expecting this answer, something tickling at the back of my mind. I vaguely recall being furious with my birth parents, but I can’t remember why.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Like Dreams Upon Waking

“You’ve checked your watch five times in the last fifteen minutes. Would you stop already?” Greg grabbed a handful of chips from the bowl on the coffee table, leaned back on the plush sofa, and pointed to the big screen TV centered on the back wall. “You’ll never enjoy the game if you keep this up.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Devil Preys

When Jesus wandered through the desert for 40 days, He faced the devil’s temptations. The devil attempted to prey upon Jesus just as the devil attempts to prey upon us—to sever our relationship with God.... (www.catholic365.com)

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How Do We Attain Eternal Salvation to Heaven?

A very important part of this life is believing and acting as necessary to attain heavenly salvation. For what good does it do to attain success and happiness in this world, if we are eternally lost? Our temporal life is merely a preparation and prerequisite for our eternal life.... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Taste of Catholic Fiction Part 8

Indescribable happiness fills me at the sound of his voice. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever felt, except when I wanted to enter the temple. For reasons I don’t understand, I’m immediately drawn to him.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mary Lou Williams----This Catholic Convert and famed Jazz Pianist composed Sacred Music including the First Jazz Spiritual Mass celebrated at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Mary Elfrieda Scruggs was born on May 8, 1910, in Atlanta, Georgia. When she was a toddler the family moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and this is where Mary grew up. She was the second of eleven children, but unlike her siblings, Mary was a “gifted’ child. She had perfect pitch and a superb musica... (www.catholic365.com)

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"The three most important ways to lead people are:… by example… by example… by example."

We all must consider how our actions are perceived in the eyes of those around us.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why Was Christ's Passion Necessary?

Why was it necessary for Christ to die on the cross for our sins? Why couldn’t God just be merciful and simply forgive our sins without Jesus enduring such a torturous and brutal death?... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Taste of Catholic Fiction Part 7

The next thing I know I’m in a dream, standing on a marble porch outside a majestic temple under a dazzling full moon. Great, glittering columns support the temple’s magnificent roof. Beyond the columns are immense, jeweled doors.... (www.catholic365.com)

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POPE BENEDICT II, A WELL-TRAINED SINGER

Benedict, son of John, was born about 635 AD in Rome. As a youth, he was sent to the schola cantorum, which had been set up by Pope Gregory to teach chant to young men. Here, Benedict excelled in his knowledge of Sacred Scripture and in his ability to sing. He became a priest and was remarkable for ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Bar Pro-Abortion Politicians From The Eucharist

Faithfully practicing Catholics often recoil at the contradictory nature of public figures' actions and their claims of being Catholic. Especially when they continue their scandalous behavior and yet, present themselves for Holy Communion.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Meet Dr. Lena Frances Edwards---This Pro-Life, African American, Catholic Mother of Six changed the Face of Medicine in America

Lena Frances Edwards was born in Washington, D.C., on September 17, 1900. Her father, Thomas Edwards, was a dentist and an oral surgeon. Her mom, Marie Coakley Edwards, was a homemaker. They were not only African American, but they were also devout Catholics.... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Taste of Catholic Fiction Part 6

By the time we get to the bookshelves, I’m almost in tears. I try to dodge Shawn before he can notice, but I’m not fast enough. “What’s wrong?” I plop in a chair, not wanting to have this conversation. Aside from my family, I don’t open up to people.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Rainbow Smackdown

Many sports and educational institutions fly the Rainbow flag now. Even some Catholic pastors have participated in flying it. I believe we are entering into an era that will see many Catholics having to choose between being faithful to the Church of Christ or supporting state-sponsored gay rights.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Troubling Sacrifice of Isaac

The Old Testament contains numerous passages that modern readers find disturbing, and one of the most troubling is the story of God’s command to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19). We would never sacrifice our children even if a voice claiming to be God told us to, so it is difficu... (www.catholic365.com)

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This Blessed Mother statue was carved by an Angel; Our Lady of Liesse aka Our Lady of Joy

During the time of the Crusades, it happened that one day three of the Knights of St. John were caught in an ambush and captured by the Saracens. The three prisoners were brothers and happened to be from the highly regarded family of Eppes in northern France. They were all loyal and true to the fait... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Taste of Catholic Fiction Part 5

By the time six-thirty rolls around, I’m waiting for Shawn at the library. At my insistence, my parents dropped my sisters off at tryouts. I wanted Mom and Dad to have time to come to grips with what’s happening. As stupid as it sounds, I need to work on this project with Shawn. I need to be norm... (www.catholic365.com)

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So we were invited to visit a large homeschooling family in the area, and I went with the understanding that I’d never be able to remember anyone’s name, and besides, since we were both such busy families, we’d probably never see each other again.... (www.catholic365.com)

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