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I Thirst: An Author's Literary Journey

When Rebecca receives a mysterious note from an unknown source, she has no idea how it will change her life.... (www.catholic365.com)

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In his annual Lenten message, Pope Francis warned the "proud, rich, and powerful" that if they ignore the poor at their door - who represent Christ himself - they'll end up in the solitude of hell.

I suspect that people of good will reading this reflection might show compassion for such a man suffering as Lazarus if confronted so blatantly (“lying at his door”). Our challenge is more subtle in our full, busy and noisy lives. We should ask ourselves - who in our lives is “Lazarus”?... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Catholic Priest has Extraordinary Powers--He Has Been Given the Power of Christ Himself

Recently I wrote about how being a Catholic caregiver gives that person an "edge". I had no idea that only a day later I would be standing next to an unconscious body that was being kept alive through the use of mechanical means and medications. Somewhere inside that body was my wife, Marty. She was... (www.catholic365.com)

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Inadequacy and Trust

I received a humorous greeting card once that said, “You have many hidden talents. I hope somebody finds one of them some day.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Rich Man Poor Man - How about you?

“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Each year in Lent, as we remember the Cross, Our thoughts so often should bring tears anew, Thoughts of pain and suffering from one, Brings to each a portion, so real was our loss.... (www.catholic365.com)

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World Down Syndrome Day -- My story

Down Syndrome is something I had heard about, but never thought I would have to deal with as a parent. We had heard stories about babies having heart issues. I even read a very sad story of a mother who's baby died. Let's just say Down Syndrome was not something we thought we would ever deal with as... (www.catholic365.com)

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The sacrifice ‘of' self for the greater good is the greatest calling imaginable, and it is the bedrock of the greatest nations. - The sacrifice ‘for' self is the most pathetic calling imaginable, and it is the quicksand within which nations perish.

This conflict between Jesus’ insistence on the necessity of his death and the resistance to grasping its significance on the part of his followers opens us to the central contradiction preached by Jesus in word and in deed: dying is the path to life.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Catholic Warning #3: Cardboard swords can be deadly.

I loved teaching kindergarten catechism. It forced me to look at my faith differently and from the perspective a child. And if I was honest with myself, it makes me a better Catholic.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Prosperity and Trust

St. Alphonsus Liguori was known for his unconventional statements. He once remarked, “In building, we need not act as worldly people do. They first procure money, and then proceed to build. But we do the opposite. We begin to build and then as we go along we trust divine Providence to provide what i... (www.catholic365.com)

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Just a Heartbeat Away

Just this past Sunday, I once again had the opportunity to hear another fantastic homily Monsignor K. gave to his congregation and after he was finished, it really got me thinking. Now no one likes to think about death and their mortality, but let's face it, we don't get to live here on earth foreve... (www.catholic365.com)

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Sombody else's babies

An Iowa congressman recently made headlines when he posted the following "tweet": "We can't restore our civilization with somebody else's babies."... (www.catholic365.com)

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“O’ Holy God” who hast blest us much, This morn of Glory we rise to see, No more have we any fear of such, Jesus Christ is risen for you and me.... (www.catholic365.com)

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After all, what do women do better than men?

A friend asked this question on Facebook and it generated a great controversy. There were all kinds of answers, from “everything” to “nothing”. And it showed me a sad reality: most people face this question about the being of the man and the being of the woman as a competition, to show which sex is ... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Personal Witness that Miracles really do happen; Thank God!

Growing up as a Catholic, I was already aware that some people were blessed with the gift of healing. When I was about seven years old one of my sisters, who was 22 years older, took us to a chapel miles out of our neighborhood one night to see a priest who I remember miraculously cured my Mum of se... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mediocrity and Trust

The ancient philosopher Epictetus provided some of the best motivational psychology of his day. He said, “First say to yourself what you would be. And then do what you have to do.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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"God's plan for your life is happening right now. It doesn't begin when you get married or when you get your dream job or when everything feels perfect. You are IN the plan."

The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is easily captured in one word, "Yes." We are all familiar with the story of the incarnation of the Son of God through the generous availability of the maiden Mary. After some questioning and calming of her fears, Mary readily yields in faith and trust t... (www.catholic365.com)

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"Little Nellie of Holy God"--The Toddler Who Inspired a Pope*

Ellen Organ was born on August 24, 1903 in what was known as the "married quarters" of the Royal Infantry Barracks in Waterford, Ireland. Her dad, William, was a soldier in the British army. Shortly after Ellen's birth she was baptized into the faith at the Church of the Trinity. No one knows why, b... (www.catholic365.com)

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Faith: The Ultimate Gift.

Faith is a gift. We all know that. A gift that needs to be developed, grown, and used. The quote that ‘to those who are given much, much is required’....to some Christians that is about money. However, I think it more aptly applies to the gift of faith.... (www.catholic365.com)

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It's Time to Let Go

I hold on. It’s who I am, I never give up and always believe something can be fixed if you are willing to put in the work. It is my greatest asset and greatest fault. This world gives up too easily; if something gets hard or uncomfortable we all have the option to move onto something “better”. We ne... (www.catholic365.com)

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