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Day 256 – The Works of the Good Thief

Today we read Luke’s account of the Crucifixion. We see the scene of Jesus being crucified with two criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Often when discussing the nature of Salvation and the role of good works the “good thief” is used as an example of salvation without works. However,... (www.catholic365.com)

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If I could rid my life Of trash that I have gathered How light my footsteps would be... (www.catholic365.com)

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Commandment #1: Believe in yourself. Commandment #2: Get over yourself.

Like Peter in this gospel reading, we are called by name when God speaks to us. God knows us better than we know ourselves, much like our parents who know us and call us by name (or names). Children often try to deceive themselves and others about what they’ve done, and who they are. But parents, wh... (www.catholic365.com)

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Purgatory - The Path of Perfection

This other morning I had a discussion online with a Protestant Minister. She identified herself as a Priest, and she was admonishing my friend for praying for his deceased mother (on the Anniversary of his mother’s death, I might add). She said his mother was dead and prayers won’t help her. My h... (www.catholic365.com)

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Paul's Surprising Teaching About Marriage

The second reading at Mass this weekend, from St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, contains a very odd verse. Paul wrote, “Let those having wives act as not having them.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Commitment to Surrender

Peter's advice has an eschatological ring to it: "Rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed...Those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good." (i Pet. 4:19).... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 255 – Friends in Sin

Today we read Luke’s account of the trial of Jesus. Most of us know the basic outline of the story where the Sanhedrin brings Jesus before Pilate who reviews the case. He finds the Lord not guilty and sends him to Herod.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Hating Libby Lawrence wasn’t just self-defense, it was an undiluted, adrenaline high with a clean conscience. In the fifth-grade, Libby personified a “mean-girl” before the term had become popular. From the first day when she ordered me with a sneer and a glare to sit on the left of our shared desk,... (www.catholic365.com)

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"I did not come to call the righteous but sinners." – That says it all……

In the Gospel reading today, St Matthew, was called to be an apostle, not because he was good, but because God was merciful.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Put Your Faith Where Your Mouth Is

Feeding people is the perfect way to walk out our faith and share the love of God and family. There is nothing more welcoming than time around the table. There is no greater way to reach a hungry person, than to feed them.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Catholic Evangelization: Listen to an Atheist

There’s been a big emphasis lately on Catholic evangelization. However, telling other people about our faith in Christ is not something most American Catholics feel comfortable doing. So, despite the recent emphasis, the vast majority of us choose to keep silent and leave that job to the professiona... (www.catholic365.com)

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At the beginning of each day, week, or month, it might be appropriate to take a survey of just how strongly we believe in God and his love for us, especially in our "midnight" situations, when he seems so absent.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 254 – Peter's Denial of Jesus

Today we read Luke’s account of Peter’s denial of Jesus.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The most convincing proof for God will always remain one’s own personal encounter with him. Is God real? Does he exist? Although it’s an age-old question, it has perhaps never been more relevant than it is today, given the rise in atheism that finds its origin in 19th-century men like Ludwig Feuerb... (www.catholic365.com)

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Do not forget this: the Lord never wearies of forgiving! We are the ones who weary of asking for forgiveness.

In today’s Gospel passage Jesus has many followers. “Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them”. This might seem to make Jesus a popular person, successful in ministry. But within today’s Gospel passage there is a confusion of aims.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Fear of the Lord

Growing up, I heard this at Mass, in the readings and psalms. The problem is that I was uneducated, and tend to be a concrete thinker, so I thought that we were supposed to fear Jesus. So I did. I was afraid of Him. I was scared to death that He was going to send me to hell. Loving Jesus was the far... (www.catholic365.com)

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Tips for Religious Debates

Every faithful Catholic should have the goal to educate those of other faiths on Catholicism and bring them to the Church. However, no matter how pure our intentions, there are a few fatal flaws that are often made in discussions of faith.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Skylight of Hope

Stars can be seen only at night; and the darker the night the greater the number of visible stars.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Day 253 – Why does Jesus tell the Apostles to bring swords?

Did you ever notice that when Jesus and the Apostles leave for the Mount of Olives, Jesus tell the Apostles to bring swords?... (www.catholic365.com)

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You can never have too much love.

Having too much of many things are bad for us. Moderation is good. That is, until it comes to love. There can never be too much. The best we can do is to be filled with love. If we moderate love, we are limiting love. We either do so by introducing evil or with indifference to love. Introduci... (www.catholic365.com)

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