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His cause for sainthood has not yet begun, but this priest was another who gave his life for his fellow inmates at Dachau

His name was August Froehlich, and he was born into a prosperous merchant’s family in Prussia in 1891. He was studying philosophy but had to leave his studies since he was drafted to serve in the military when World War I erupted. He became part of an elite unit called the 1st Guard Grenadiers and ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Ecological Sins

When I read in my church bulletin's “Social Justice” corner an article about the threat to the environment by plastic bags and the suggestion we should give up on K-Cup coffee, I bristled. I'm not confessing something so silly as using plastic cups the next time I go to the Sacrament of Reconciliati... (www.catholic365.com)

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Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.

Reflect, today, upon the invitation Jesus gives to us to live in perseverance.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Prayer for a Troubled Child

The writer of this prayer would like to remain anonymous. Prayer for Our Child... (www.catholic365.com)

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This Advent, Prepare to Come Alive

“Come alive” and “Arise” I kept hearing in my prayer all of November. “To what Lord?” I asked. For some time I did not get an answer.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Preparing for Advent

With the beginning of Advent coming and the start of the new liturgical year, we get lost in making the Christmas season perfect.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Have Patience With All Things, but First of All With Yourself

What kind of world would we live in if public figures and political leaders took a other-first approach, instead of seeking fame and recognition? Hundreds of years before Christ, Plato envisioned what he called a “philosopher king,” a leader who cared more about virtue and truth first and foremost i... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Horrors of Hell are Equal in Degree to the Glories Found in Heaven!

I'm currently reading a book about the horrors of Hell. Honestly, I am not sure what motivated me or inspired me to read such a book, but it has had a horrifying effect on me. The book is by Paul Thigpen and called "Saints Who Saw Hell".... (www.catholic365.com)

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"Recurring Dreams of Holy Mass and my role in them"

As in my reflection “Encountering the Church Penitent” a very vidid dream, last night’s dream was no different. There have been many short dreams during the past several years where I am on the way to church, or already there, but something always confronts me or creates a block which prevents me f... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Words that Jesus Spoke

I challenge you to prepare for Christmas, His first coming and now His second coming by reading from Luke the Words that Jesus spoke and pray that you see what HE really was saying.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Trying to Be a Hero

Susanne shivered. Rain had settled into a steady drizzle, and dark clouds hid any vestiges of the evening sun. One of the very last pink and golden leaves of the season fluttered in a gentle breeze and then, without warning, careened from the heights to land on her head. She tried not to take offens... (www.catholic365.com)

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"Indifference is our greatest enemy."

upon the serious temptation we all face of being indifferent to Christ.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Loneliness and Thanksgiving: Thoughts from a Catholic man

This will be the third Thanksgiving since my wife passed away, and when you become widowed, there is an inescapable loneliness factor that enters your life. But I have learned that loneliness has no boundaries. It reaches out for everyone and captures many of the unsuspecting, including those who ar... (www.catholic365.com)

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Living The Worthy Life: "Counsel involving right and wrong should never be sought from a man who does not say his prayers."

After watching television or listening to radio, social media, or conversations in any public gathering, it becomes apparent that we live in a period of time where judging other people is not only okay- it is the norm. How could this possibly be? Was this always like this?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Thankfulness is Appreciating That You are Living Someone Else's Dream

I am working with a career coach right now and we are talking a lot about my current role, where I want to be in the future, and the dreams inside of me -- and how God fits into all that. One day she said to me, "You know, your job is someone else's dream."... (www.catholic365.com)

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"Our vision is so limited we can hardly imagine a love that does not show itself in protection from suffering.... The love of God did not protect His own Son.... He will not necessarily protect us - not from anything it takes to make us like His Son. A lot of hammering and chiseling and purifying by fire will have to go into the process."

Reflect, today, upon the fact that Jesus desires to bring about purification in many ways.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Why do the good die young

November 22, anniversary of assassination, One, President John F. Kennedy; Always remains a day of sorrow and infamy, A day of remembrance, yet frustration.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Who Are the Real Religious Nuts?

These weekly Merry Catholic essays are broadcast on WJMJ-FM, the radio station of the Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford, CT. Over the years I’ve had people say something like this to me, “Hey Bill, I heard you on the radio the other day. So, you’re kind of like… umm, INTO religion, huh?”... (www.catholic365.com)

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A checkbook is a theological document; it will tell you who and what you worship.

Reflect, today, upon the seriousness of the Gospel. Following Jesus and building up His Kingdom is not only a great honor and joy, it’s also a requirement.... (www.catholic365.com)

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What lies behind the Amazon Synod

If you’re a plugged-in Catholic you might be asking why has the Church been rocked with repeated scandals the last 50 years. In his book, Infiltration, Taylor Marshall provides a profound analysis.... (www.catholic365.com)

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