Novena of Surrender to Jesus

This novena reminds us of our need to trust in the love and grace of our Lord.

Behold the Lamb of God

It is Jesus Himself who focuses our attention on St. John the Baptist, and on his role as prophet of the Most High. St. John represents a very important milestone in fulfilling the divine plan in the Old Testament tradition. As in the lives of Noah, David, Moses, and Elijah, with John it is clear that God takes the initiative, choosing the specific individuals He uses to speak to His chosen people.

Dominica I Adventus

We are told, both by St. Paul in Romans and by Christ Himself in the Gospel reading, to stay awake and be vigilant. This injunction merits close attention, because a misinterpretation could set us on the wrong path and discourage us, or worse.

The Most Important Work a Priest Does

The Handmaid of the Lord

“I am the LORD, your God who grasp your right hand…Fear not, I will help you.”

The Glory of St. Joseph

It is hard to think of a more delightful occupation than to converse about the glories of St. Joseph. No doubt it is a constant topic of conversation among the inhabitants of heaven.

The Genealogy of Jesus

Listening to the genealogy of our Lord, with its long list of strange-sounding names, seems a bit tedious if not irrelevant to a generation of sound biters. Unfortunately, because of its length and because the names bear little to no significance to us, we miss the profound lessons that the genealogy teaches.

Strong Woman

The other day I read a strange question. The question was: Is the Virgin Mary a strong woman, or a feminine woman? The answer, of course, is YES! Both! Mary is the very model of femininity, and a paragon of strength!

St. Andrew’s Yes(es)

Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Spiritual Cripples

“Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy… from the anxieties of daily life.”

Signs of God

We’ve all heard countless times in our life complaints that go something like, “God is so distant from me…He doesn’t care about me…He never speaks to me…

Priest as a Father

The priest finds the entire meaning of his existence in the Holy Eucharist. The priest is one who offers sacrifice, specifically, the One, Eternal Sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Yet that is not all. The priest himself becomes identified with that sacrifice — as the one offered.

Like a Child at Home

“The darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.” “Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is nothing in him to cause a fall.”