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Waving Our Freak Flag: The Proper Use of Catholic Traditions

In my social media feed, I see a recently taken photo of a man wearing a green T-shirt at a soccer field, sitting on an American flag as if it were a beach blanket. His T-shirt boldly declares I STAND FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. A man wearing a blatantly nationalistic sentiment yet desecrating the symb... (www.catholic365.com)

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Maturity is not when we start speaking big things. It is when we start understanding the small things .......

Jesus tells us that the restoration of the kingdom of God happens quietly, almost unexpectedly, stealthily almost yet steadily.... (www.catholic365.com)

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THREE QUALITIES OF A GOOD LISTENER

Jesus said that his sheep 'listen to his voice," 'know his voice," and "follow him" (Jn 10:34). This implies that Jesus expected three things of those who claim to be his... (www.catholic365.com)

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There are two realities we need to accept: first, silence is an integral part of the development of our interior lives--we cannot develop one without silence; and second, in the modern world, silence is something we have to actively pursue--it rarely comes to us organically anymore.

As a society, we tend to freak out about solitude and silence.... (www.catholic365.com)

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My Daughters, My Son and the Gender Divide...

While getting a haircut a few weeks ago, I overheard one of the hairdressers tell another, "Men are all the same. They treat you well in front of your face but you never know what they're doing behind your back. That's why I don't care about any man. I put my needs first."... (www.catholic365.com)

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Called by Name to Fulfill God's Plan

On June 24th, we celebrate the Birth of St. John the Baptist, of whom Jesus said, “Among those born of women there has been none greater” (Mt. 11:11).... (www.catholic365.com)

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TWO QUESTIONS ASKED BY THE FAINT-HEARTED

In the midst of sufferings, all but the most God-trusting souls tend to ask two questions:1) Why this suffering, or at least why now, Lord?; 2) How long will this darkness last, Lord?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Emphasize reconciliation, not resolution. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to agree about everything. Reconciliation focuses on the relationship, while resolution focuses on the problem. When we focus on reconciliation, the problem loses significance and often becomes irrelevant.

In today's Gospel reading, Jesus teaches us to always take the higher ground. He teaches us to listen and to look at the other with eyes of love and understanding. No argument is really won if it does not end in a reconciliation.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Are You Doing Your Part?

As Catholics, I think there are far too many of us who have grown comfortable depending on others. Each of us knows someone with an amazing ability to explain the Gospel in a manner that leaves newcomers on their knees, crying out for Jesus.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Weddings and Modesty -- Time for us to review this!

I thought I would do a blog about weddings since my brother is about to have his "big day" in San Antonio later this month.... (www.catholic365.com)

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John the Baptist's Humble Passion

This weekend the Church celebrates the birth of John the Baptist. Few people in the Bible were as colorful and controversial—and passionate—as John the Baptist.... (www.catholic365.com)

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No law made by man can override the norm written by the Creator without society becoming dramatically wounded in what constitutes its basic foundation.

In the Gospel reading Jesus affirms the importance of God's laws and that he has come not "to remove [the law] but to fulfill them." Fulfillment involves not only acknowledging the necessity of compliance with the law but a total immersion of fulfilling the law and its spirit in daily life and actio... (www.catholic365.com)

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Frozen to the core, Melchior sat slouch-shouldered at the table; tendrils of steam from his venison stew rose before him. He took a tentative sip and burned his tongue.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Matrimony in Real Life

In my early 20s, I watched TLC's Wedding Story and dreamed of the day of my wedding: a puffy ball gown with a long train, 5 tier chocolate cake, and family and friends together for a blessed event.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Spiritual Reading for a Balanced Life

Every day we are bombarded with news that can be violent or depressing. Sometimes immersing ourselves in those kinds of stories can drive us to despair when thinking of hope for humanity.... (www.catholic365.com)

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We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

To be salt and light requires a strong and resilient faith, one that can stand firm amidst life's difficult and cruel challenges.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Are we destined to repeat the past of inhumanity to humanity?

As moralists and activists for the rights of all most people would agree that the scourge from world opinions towards the poor, lonely, and disenfranchised has become too obnoxious and must be addressed by each one.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Patience - I Need It Now!

Patience is not one of my strong suits. Considering that one of my mother’s favorite sayings was, “Dear Lord, give me patience – and I want it right now", there might be a correlation.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Home is Where the Heart Is

After months of traveling, healing, and spreading the good news, Jesus finally returned home to do the same. He was in his hometown. Home, where his family and relatives were, the people who should have supported him most and been the most excited to learn about the coming kingdom, but they weren’t.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each one of us?

Mother Teresa caused controversy...in India, among nuns in the United States who had no respect for her because she was an old-style nun. Mother Teresa was standing up for Christ. Each of us must do this.... (www.catholic365.com)

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