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December 2015

December 20, 2015

THE O ANTIPHONS and the Beatles: Great Secrets Revealed?

First, I mean no disrespect—but if you are a theologian or a historian or a...

August 2013

August 17, 2013

Prayer Before Sex? It’ll Never Catch On!

When I was a child, I once heard my mother talking with a friend about...

February 2013

February 01, 2013

ST. BLASE, PATRON OF THROAT ILLNESSES

It’s great to be Catholic—We have so many cherished friends crowding around the throne of...

November 2012

November 24, 2012

PRAYER TO CHRIST THE KING

Christ Jesus, I acknowledge You King of the universe. All that has been created has...

October 2012

October 29, 2012

That They May All Be One: From the Reformation to Christian Unity

PREFACE Almost 500 years ago—on October 31, 1517—an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther posted his...

September 2012

September 14, 2012

The Exaltation of the Cross

On September 14, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Cross. This picture,...

September 10, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer at Ground Zero

The events of September 11, 2001, touched hearts around the world. Remembering that day, Pope...

September 04, 2012

PURGATORY AND PRESUMPTION: Please Don’t Forget to Pray For Me!

The news this week has been full of celebrity passings: Rev. Sun Myun Moon, founder...

July 2012

July 16, 2012

The Power of a Mother’s Prayer

Her son was a wild one. She had tried to impart solid virtues and a...

October 2011

October 12, 2011

The Cross Over Germany, the Cross on Our Hearts

"I crossed Germany from north to south, from east to west." --Pope Benedict XVI, speaking...

September 2011

September 21, 2011

Prayer for Just In Case a Satellite Lands on Your Head

Heads up! Talk about being environmentally wasteful! Here I am, using paper not plastic, recycling...

July 2011

July 26, 2011

Guest House Friend Archbishop Sambi Needs Prayer

“The Guest House mission is, indeed, one that is truly praiseworthy and noble. It is...

July 25, 2011

Dear God: Thank You For My Smokin’ Hot Husband

Well, I just wanted to get in on the fun! My husband’s hot enough, but...

July 01, 2011

Because Jesus Said So, That’s Why!

July 1, 2011 Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus "Behold the Heart that has...

April 2011

April 23, 2011

REGINA COELI: QUEEN OF HEAVEN

The Regina Coeli (“Queen of Heaven”) is a traditional Marian prayer. During the Easter season...

March 2011

March 17, 2011

AN IRISH BLESSING

May you have good friends aplenty, And may they be as faithful and reliable As...

February 2011

February 21, 2011

A PRAYER FOR HUMILITY

I ran across this beautiful prayer the other day, and thought it might come in...

January 2011

January 06, 2011

YOU MUST HAVE THE FAITH OF A CHILD (Mark 10:15)

December 2010

December 14, 2010

BLESSING OF THE CHRISTMAS CRECHE

GOD OF MARY AND JOSEPH, of shepherds and animals, bless us whenever we gaze on...

November 2010

November 29, 2010

SUFFER (because) THE LITTLE CHILDREN (don’t want) TO COME UNTO ME: When Children Aren't Charming in Church

IF YOU’RE A PARENT, you know it can happen. Your chubby little Chad can be...