Last night, along with other staff members and parishioners from Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, I traveled across the city of Phoenix to the Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude for the […]
An Explanation of the Sacramental Oils
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I first met Andrea Thomas (AT as some of us call her) when I was a graduate student at Franciscan University of Steubenville working on my Masters in Theology six years ago. […]
10 Heart-Piercing Quotes on the Annunciation
Today we celebrate the great Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the day that Jesus Christ becomes incarnate in the womb of Mary through the power of the Holy Spirit, after […]
“Mondays with Mary” and the Annunciation
Over the past couple of years, I have done quite a bit of writing on the great Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord, which is yet again coming up on the […]
In Heaven There is No Beer
There are four things I attribute to my friend, Bobby Kloska – 1. My love, passion, and teaching about Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church 2. My devotion to Pope St. John […]
Learning the Life of St. Patrick in less than 90 Seconds
Today is the feast of St. Patrick, and as my friend Dan Aedo said on his Facebook page this morning, “This day is not all about leprechauns, shamrocks and green beer. This […]
“Mondays with Mary” – ‘Mary, Joseph’s Virginal Spouse’
Since this upcoming Wednesday is the optional memorial of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, the Doctor of Catechesis and Thursday is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, I […]
Quick Lessons from the Catechism – The Creeds
Last night at RCIA/Adult Confirmation was the session known as the Presentation of the Creed. This night occurs during the Purification stage of the RCIA process. It is when the Elect (once […]
“Mondays with Mary” – 10 Quotes from Pope St. John Paul II on the Dignity and Vocation of Women
Yesterday, the global community celebrated International Women’s Day. A day aimed at celebrating “women’s achievements” and calling for “greater equality” for woman around the world. If you ‘Googled’ the term – international […]
Quick Lessons from the Catechism: Singing and Music (and the Benedictines of Mary)
Earlier this week, in collaboration with De Montfort Music/Decca, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles released yet another fantastic album which displays their love for, and the beauty of Sacred Music. […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Mary, Our Guide Through Lent
The connection of the Lenten Season with Mary is not always the most obvious. The Stations of the Cross as do the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary give us some insight […]
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