As I have said in previous blogs about Pope Benedict XVI, we are blessed beyond our years to have experienced the papacy of this great theologian, even though it’s a short papal […]
Mountain Climbing with Pope Benedict XVI
“Mondays with Mary” – Pope Benedict XVI on the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes
When I went to bed last Sunday night, I had scheduled my blog post – “Mondays with Mary” – Our Lady of Lourdes to publish at 5:00 a.m. as I always do. […]
We Are Living in Epic Times
There is no doubt…We are living in Epic Times! I awoke this morning after twisting and turning for some of the night to the sad news that Pope Benedict XVI has resigned […]
“Mondays with Mary” – ‘Leads Us To Jesus’ (Pope Benedict XVI Homily at Altötting)
It is often been said to me that our current Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, does not have the same affection and love for the Blessed Mother, as did Blessed John Paul […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Mary: The Model of Prayer
On March 14 of this year, Pope Benedict XVI gave a General Audience in St. Peter’s Square on the importance Mary as our model of prayer. She prays at the Annunciation when […]
Mondays with Mary” – Benedict XVI, the Year of Faith, and the Mother of God
Even though I had said at the beginning of the month that I was going to write on the Holy Rosary during the month of October, I am switching gears this week […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Pope St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI on the Assumption of Mary
As Catholics, we have been blessed to live during two of the most memorable pontificates in recent history. Many people my age (late 30’s) consider ourselves the JP2 Generation and will go […]
“Mondays With Mary” – Mary of Nazareth and Hearing God’s Word
When speaking about the Scriptures, St. Jerome said, “Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ.” As faithful Catholics, we must come to know the Word of God in a way that it […]
Habemus Papam – We have a Pope!
On April 19, 2005, my sister called me during the school day (she teaches as well) and told me that the media was reporting news of a new Pope. As the minutes […]
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