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July 2015

July 06, 2015

Courage Lessons from St. Maria Goretti and the Woman Suffering Hemorrhages

Today we remember the short but poignant life of St. Maria Goretti, a martyr for...

July 03, 2015

Seeing and Believing: Recognizing Christ amid Social Inequalities

Today's gospel for the Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle, always hits me across the head...

May 2015

May 28, 2015

3 Reasons that My Anger Could be Sending Me to Hell

St. Catherine of Siena said, "There is no sin or wrong that gives a man...

May 19, 2015

Where I’ve Been: When a Writer Writes

Although none of you have asked for it, I feel I owe an explanation to...

March 2015

March 17, 2015

It’s Not about Green Beer: Celebrating the TRUE Spirit of St. Patrick

Although I haven't set foot outside my own home today, I know the rest of...

December 2014

December 11, 2014

Jean Heimann: Seven Saints for Seven Virtues

In March of this year, I had the great blessing to spend a good amount...

December 08, 2014

How I’ve Been “Renewed” by the Work of Father Robert Reed

I'm a huge fan of the work being done by Father Robert Reed, who is...

November 2014

November 24, 2014

The Generosity of a Widow, The Courage of 10,000+ Martyrs

I love it when God grants me an especially fruitful prayer time on a busy...

November 04, 2014

St. Charles Borromeo: “The Grace of Yes” in Action

It's very funny how work on "The Grace of Yes" has helped me to see...

October 2014

October 01, 2014

Virtual Pilgrimage to Carmel of Lisieux for Therese’s Feast

To celebrate St. Therese today, take a "virtual pilgrimage" to the Carmel of Lisieux. From...

September 2014

September 30, 2014

How Well Do YOU Know St. Francis? Take the Quiz!

In advance of his feast day and in celebration of the awesome new book When Saint...

September 04, 2014

Of Venerable Fulton, and Bodies

I've been praying all day about what to write today. My day started early with...

July 2014

July 23, 2014

FREE Wisdom from the Saints & Brandon Vogt

You've probably heard me say before that I'm a huge Brandon Vogt fan. Which is...

June 2014

June 17, 2014

Cause for Venerable Fulton Sheen’s Canonization Moves Forward

Good news today from Peoria! Cause for Venerable Sheen’s Beatification moves to next step Peoria,...

June 11, 2014

Get the Life of John Chrysostom for free!

From Verbum Catholic Bible Study: The Life of John Chrysostom details the “golden-mouthed” orator’s influence on Asia...

June 02, 2014

Saints & Scripture on “Trouble”

Today's gospel from John 16 contains one of my favorite bible verses: In the world...

April 2014

April 28, 2014

“Perspectives” Offers a Digest Version of the Canonizations

Just in case you were otherwise occupied yesterday and haven't had a chance to check...

March 2014

March 26, 2014

Seeking the Saint: In Search of Saint Patrick

Just a very quick post from my vacation in Ireland this week to share a...

March 06, 2014

Venerable Fulton Sheen a Step Closer to Sainthood with Approval of Reported Miracle

Big news today out of the Diocese of Peoria: the 7-member board of medical experts who...

December 2013

December 12, 2013

Question the Beauty – It Bears Witness!

Inspired by St. Augustine's sermons, a modern-day Youtube rendition provides a brief respite in the...

October 2013

October 05, 2013

Father Vincent Robert Capodanno, MM — A New Saint in the Making

From the Archdiocese for the Military Services, outstanding news on the opening of the Cause...

October 04, 2013

The Day the Bull Went to the Pet Blessing

From the "Cool Catholic Files", my favorite tweet of the day from my friend Matthew...

October 02, 2013

Canonization Events Brewing at Blessed John Paul II Shrine

From the Blessed John Paul II Shrine in Washington D.C. comes news of special events...

September 2013

September 30, 2013

St. Jerome’s Prayer for Christ’s Mercy

Today, we celebrate the life of St. Jerome, a priest and Doctor of the Church....

September 21, 2013

Remembering Venerable Fulton on the Anniversary of His Ordination

I'm a day late, but on September 20, 1919 Venerable Fulton Sheen was ordained to...

September 14, 2013

Being A “Missionary Disciple”, Mule and All…

I love this article from News.va about Pope Francis' reflection on the beatification of José Gabriel...

September 13, 2013

Wisdom of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

It is simply impossible to lead, without the aid of prayer, a virtuous life. St....

August 2013

August 14, 2013

Little Fulton, St. Lawrence and Burn Safety Awareness

On January 8th, 2013 a little piece of our world was turned upside down. I...

August 12, 2013

Thomas Peters’ Surgery Scheduled, Novena Continues

For those of you praying with me for the health and wellbeing of my fellow...

August 08, 2013

A Few Rosary Goodies in Honor of St. Dominic’s Feast Day

Today, we celebrate the life of St. Dominic de Guzman (1170-1221), probably best known for...