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A Closer look at the Beatutides

Last Sunday at Mass we were singing “Blest Are They,” by David Haas, a Beatitude song. I saw the lyrics coming up “Blest are they the pure of heart for they shall see their God.” I barely started to sing these words when I became so emotional that I started to cry.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Where All Virtues are to be Found

Even immediately after his election Cardinal Bergoglio still hadn’t thought what name to choose. Then, a good friend of his, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, Archbishop Emeritus of Sao Paolo whispered in his ear, “Don’t forget the poor!” It was whilst thinking about the poor that he immediately thought of S... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Words I Omitted from My Wedding Vows

When my husband and I were preparing for our wedding day nearly twelve years ago, I found myself in the powerful position of choosing the readings. What did I want to say to my husband? What did I want him to say to me? What did I want our guests, our witnesses, to hear?... (www.catholic365.com)

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"What do you mean by grinding the faces of the poor?" - A plea for the refugees of Syria

The above title, taken from Isaiah 3:15, represents a theme found throughout the entirety of sacred scripture. In nearly every book of the Bible, God speaks to us of the need to help the poor and needy among us. The Catholic Church has always stressed this point, from the very beginnings of its exis... (www.catholic365.com)

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Angels and Pinheads

It seems that regardless of whether or not someone considers himself a believer, there is a universal fascination with the angels. This is especially true for those who profess belief in Christ because they know how important a role these spiritual creatures play in God’s plan for mankind.... (www.catholic365.com)

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What if I told you that 10 years from now, your life would be exactly the same? I doubt you'd be happy. So, why are you so afraid of change?

We trip on the rocks of temptation and get choked in the thorns of anxieties and desires for riches or pleasures while we plod towards the rich soil of generosity and good hearts. We stumble and get up because Jesus tells us that God’s word will take root in us if we persevere.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Remember the Year of Faith?

When Pope Benedict XVI announced the Year of Faith and that it was to begin on October 11, 2012, I never realized how personal this would become for me. You see, just one day before, I had uncovered evidence that my 20-year marriage was over. And on October 12, 2012, my husband moved out – never to ... (www.catholic365.com)

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Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer... Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10

Today I’m going to talk to you about suffering. Suffering is a gift from God. When we accept suffering gratefully and gracefully we’re given the opportunity to unite our suffering to the suffering of Jesus on the Cross. That’s what Jesus meant when he told us to take up our cross and follow him. Mat... (www.catholic365.com)

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Restoring the Sacred: Rite of Betrothal

Lost and Forgotten Virtues In 2014, the Christian romance movie “Old Fashioned” appeared in theaters and reintroduced something seemingly impossible these days: an “old-fashioned-moral-and-virtue-centered” courtship in present-day America.... (www.catholic365.com)

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What a man looks for in a woman

Imagine walking into a coffee shop, and striking up a conversation with a very handsome man about what he is reading. He is reading the Gospel of John, and he speaks so gently and smoothly that you somehow just get lost looking at him. The conversation then ends, and you ask yourself the questions... (www.catholic365.com)

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Boundaries in Christianity

My whole life I have more or less been a people pleaser. I would prefer to agree to save from having an argument.. In the past, I would apologize regardless if I actually did something wrong or not. The point was to keep peace at all costs.... (www.catholic365.com)

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There is more evidence that Jesus rose from the dead than there is that Julius Caesar ever lived or that Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-three.

This first reading from Mass talks about the very reason why we all choose to practice our faith. Our faith hinges upon the resurrection of Christ, which signifies his triumph over the power of death. It is a strong reminder of God's immense love for us and also his immense power.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Greatest of These

Nearly every city has one or more sections of town with big, ridiculously expensive houses. They usually have many bedrooms and several baths. Very often, these houses are inhabited by only one couple, their children grown and gone. This results in the inhabitants having far more living space than t... (www.catholic365.com)

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Speaking in Tongues Part 2

There are two diametrically opposed errors that are prevalent in the Protestant sects today. These are “Cessationism” and “Initial Evidence”.... (www.catholic365.com)

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When God Says No

There have been many time I’ve both heard and said, “all in God’s time.” We often wait (patiently or not) for God to answer our prayers, but what if He already answered? What if we’re waiting on something that’s already happened? What if His answer is no? Can we recognize and accept that? Can we mov... (www.catholic365.com)

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Can we trust God unconditionally no matter what?

What does it mean to trust God? God answers all prayers of petition in His way in His time. This is not new information. You reading this are familiar with this truth of faith. We know that God answers our prayers for our benefit though we may not see it or understand.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Catholic Charity Exposed

Catholic charity is a commonly searched phrase for an array of reasons, whether one is looking into their local charity, desires to donate, whatever it might be.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mary was the first person to take the "way" to enter the Kingdom of God that Christ opened, a way which is accessible to the humble

In the Letter to the Hebrews, St. Paul emphasizes three strong words, he says that Jesus "learned, obeyed and suffered". It’s the opposite of what had happened to our father Adam, who did not want to learn what the Lord commanded, who did not want to suffer, or obey.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Padre Pio and My Pilgrimage of Mercy -- Are We Willing to Become Apostles of Mercy to Save the World?

I was privileged to go to Rome this spring on pilgrimage. I went with my fellow Padre Pio prayer group members to witness Padre Pio being named “Apostle of Mercy” for this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The wonderful world of levitating, dragon killing, head carrying saints

It's amazing the cool, unique, and just plain crazy stories you can find about the saints if you take some time to delve into our brothers and sisters of the faith. Who needs TV, the movies, or video games, when you have these incredibly unbelievable stories of real life people.... (www.catholic365.com)

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