Part of my spiritual resolutions this year is to pray more and to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament for at least 15 minutes a day. This has been somewhat of […]
The Importance of Secular Learning
The Circumcision and Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Today, in the Western lung of the Catholic Church, we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ. On January 6, the Eastern lung of the Church celebrated the same event, however, […]
The 50th Anniversary of Inter Mirifica
Yesterday, December 4, we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Decree on the Media of Social Communications from the Second Vatican Council known as Inter Mirifica. Along with this document we also […]
The Bishop’s Hour Interview on Immaculate Heart Radio
Tomorrow, Monday, November 25 at 11:00 am Phoenix Time (1:00 pm EST), my radio interview on the Doctors of the Church will air with Michael Dixon on The Bishop’s Hour. If you […]
The 50th Anniversary of the Death of C.S. Lewis
Fifty years ago today, two men of historical stature died. The first was the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. He was shot in his motorcade in the city of […]
“The Church Draws Her Life From The Eucharist”
“The Church draws her life from the Eucharist”, comes from the Introduction of Ecclesia de Eucharistia written by Pope Saint John Paul. He continues by saying, “This truth does not simply express a daily […]
The Universal Call to Holiness and Sainthood
As we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, it’s important to reflect on the very fact that we are all called to live lives of holiness, just as the saints before us […]
10 Favorite Quotes from Catechesi Tradendae
As my new position begins next week at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Gilbert, Arizona, my mind is racing in a thousand different directions on how a Christocentric parish-wide adult faith […]
5 Reasons Why Every Catholic Man Should Join the Knights of Columbus
Yesterday, Pope Francis met with the Board of Directors of the Knights of Columbus at the Vatican. During his remarks, he said, “I am pleased to welcome the Board of Directors of […]
The Legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi
Being that I come from an Italian family, Saint Francis of Assisi was on the lips of my grandparents and I remember hearing his name as a child. As a teenager growing […]
“Every Time A Bell Rings, An Angel Gets His Wings.”
Someone once asked St. Thomas Aquinas, how many angels he thought there were in the heavens. His reply, “lots.” Now that’s not a humorous reply but think about the stars in the […]
Holiness in the Sports Complex: Three Athletes and Their Catholic Faith
In his First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul says, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you […]
The Joy of Teaching
Being a teacher in the classroom and teaching theology was one of the greatest positions I held in my work experience. It’s not really a job, but a vocation. As a schoolteacher, […]
Remembering September 11, 2001 – A Day I Will Never Forget
On September 4, 2001, I began work at a new sales position after working as a youth minister for two years. I remember being excited about this new position since the majority […]
5 Steps to Fasting and Prayer For Peace in Syria on College Football Saturday
Last week when Pope Francis announced that he was designating a day for all Catholics, including our fellow Christians, to fast and pray for peace in Syria, I thought to myself, “This […]
The Words of Saint Pope Gregory I
Listed below are some of the teachings of St. Pope Gregory the Great. This is the complementary blog post to Saint Pope Gregory I – “The Greatest of the Great.” On How […]
In Union With the Pope and the Eastern Churches…Let Us Pray
Please offer up a prayer in union with Pope Francis and the Eastern Churches for those being hurt by the lack of peace in the Middle East, especially our fellow Christians in […]
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