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The Primacy of Love

Have you wondered why you believe what you believe? Do you ever think, as you struggle trying to get three children out the door to Church, that it would be much simpler if you just gave up and let them play with their toys?... (www.catholic365.com)

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It’s Ordinary Time. Again. How the quickly the seasons fly by. The older I get, the faster they fly. Once you reach a certain age you realize this is true. There is indeed a perception that time is passing faster. As alarming as this may be, it also brings a profound realization that every mom... (www.catholic365.com)

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Our God Fights For Us

I ran across the idea that “God fights for you” recently, and wondered if it was true? I took into consideration that it’s what God does, He looks after us like a shepherd watches sheep.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Giving up worry for Lent

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feed... (www.catholic365.com)

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For What Have I been Created?

Have you ever wondered about the reason of your existence? Why are you here in this planet earth? What is the purpose of your life? Most of us, at some point, have asked ourselves such questions or similar ones. In fact, It is important for each human being to enquire about the goal of one’s life.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Bearing the Consequences with Grace

As someone who had been known to walk around with the weight of the world on my shoulders, I can attest that there is something wondrous about leaving the confessional with a lighter heart. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. In fact, every penitent should walk out not just knowing the... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Potter's Clay

To start with, let me be perfectly clear. I was not born a crafty person. As a small child I could make nothing recognizable with my playdoh, and the scarves I made with my knitting jenny turned into long shapeless things. I’m still quite sure the skirt I tried to make in junior high sewing class... (www.catholic365.com)

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A Prayer For Grace

Dear Lord, in a world that is filled with such uncertainty and empty promises, where things change from one day to the next, from one hour to the next, you alone are reliable. You alone are unchanging and always present. We can always count on you.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Long Night's Journey into Mourning

I awoke to discover I was in mourning long before tragedy ever struck. I awoke in the middle of the night, in a cold sweat with something flying past me, hitting me in the head. As I opened my eyes, I saw through a blur, something grayish, maybe a wing flying past.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Notes on Grief and Guilt

In moments of grief, I often feel that I can see my heart inside my chest. I imagine it as a mess of bright red blood and dark caverns – of aching, throbbing pain and vacuous longing. And with the longing there is a sickly sweet darkness that curls around my heart like wisps of toxic smoke: Guilt.... (www.catholic365.com)

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It's Not About You....

In the second part of my series of articles on Mass attendance I will explore another reason why we should attend Mass. As I mentioned previously, I once took an informal survey of co-workers and friends who did not attend Mass frequently. One of several excuses I commonly heard is explored below:... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mother Teresa's Spiritual Insight

Mother Teresa rooted herself in God's Love, and therefore she was then able to bring His Love into the world. Her life of service radiated Christ to others. She was a living, breathing example of what God can do with just one person who is willing to cooperate with His grace. She taught us that lo... (www.catholic365.com)

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Wait, Jesus and Mary were... Wedding Planners!?

When I think, "wedding planner," I inevitably picture the ever-hilarious Martin Short, who played Franck Eggelhoffer in "Father of the Bride" ... a far cry from the wedding at Cana, but hey, who's counting?... (www.catholic365.com)

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Out of Time....

Depending which source you seek online, only 41%-20% of Catholics attend Mass weekly. (I’ve heard in recent sermons the number is close to 20-25% locally.) Years ago, I took an informal survey with co-workers and friends why they opted out of Mass attendance.... (www.catholic365.com)

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How to Speak the Truth

Years ago, I was washing up some pots, just before dinner, when all of a sudden a word popped into my head, seemingly out of nowhere. I turned around and blurted out to my kids, who were doing homework around the kitchen table,“Sophistry! The word that keeps coming to me is sophistry.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Saints Have Feet: A Meditation Inspired by a Toddler's Tantrums

As a parent with three children age three and under, going to Mass on Sunday brings with it many challenges. We have a tough time getting everyone dressed, finding their shoes, getting in the car and making it early enough to get a safe seat in the middle or back of the church, and thus almost alwa... (www.catholic365.com)

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Let us begin at the beginning. Everything that is communicates to us. First, it communicates its appearance -- color, weight, texture, solidity, and so forth. Second it communicates a wonder, the wonder of its being, of its being at all. I like to think that behind every particular thing, Being itse... (www.catholic365.com)

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Wait Until Marriage?

The blogosphere has lit up over this question: Why Wait Until Marriage? Some people go so far as to argue that not waiting is worth it because it is a means by which to measure compatibility. Others suggest that not wanting to wait is the yardstick to measure one’s lack of worthiness.... (www.catholic365.com)

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When my immediate or extended families get together, it brings a great joy, and a time for feasts. Most family members I have are scattered throughout the United States,all the way from the east coast to the west coast, and I live smack dab in the Midwest with two brothers in neighboring states.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Listen to God's Heartbeat In Prayer

"How's your prayer life?" I remember being asked. I looked at my friend in surprise and asked, "Are you talking to me?" I knew she was, but I was stalling for time, because I didn't pray. "I volunteer at the church. Isn't that prayer enough?" She persisted, "That restlessness you've been moaning abo... (www.catholic365.com)

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