With the Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to Cuba over the last couple of days, I thought I would reflect on part of Pope St. John Paul II’s Apostolic Journey that he […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, the Patroness of Cuba
The Message from Pope St. John Paul II on September 12, 2001
Today here in the United States, we remember the day of September 11, 2001, a day that I will never forget. I will never forget where I was, what I was doing, […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Fatherhood of St. Joseph
Considering that yesterday was Father’s Day, a day we celebrate our Fathers, Grandfathers, Godfathers, and our spiritual fathers – men who are Priests, I found today’s “Mondays with Mary” the perfect arena […]
“Mondays with Mary” – 7 Quotes on Fatima from Pope St. John Paul II
It’s been a couple of years since I wrote about the great Marian feast known as Our Lady of Fatima, which is celebrated on May 13. And although I have quoted Pope […]
The 10th Anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s Entrance into Heaven
During the Funeral Mass of Pope St. John Paul II, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, the soon-to-be successor of John Paul II said this about the Saint in his homily, “‘Follow me.’ The Risen […]
“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 […]
12 Quotes from Pope St. John Paul II on Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today we celebrate the great Marian feast of Mexico – Our Lady of Guadalupe. Known as the Patroness of the Americas and patroness of my home diocese, Phoenix, the Virgin of Guadalupe […]
Pope SAINT John Paul II: Mission Accomplished
Today is the day that the JP Generation has been waiting for since our beloved Pope John Paul II passed from this life into the life of Heaven – his first ever […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Pope St. John Paul II on Our Lady of the Rosary
Tomorrow, October 7, is the Marian feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, and although I have written quite extensively on this topic in the past, it’s fitting yet again to draw […]
“Mondays with Mary” – 7 Quotes by Pope St. John Paul II on Our Lady of Sorrows
Today in the Western lung of the Catholic Church, we celebrate a great Marian feast known as Our Lady of Sorrows. This traditional devotion, which helps us understand Mary’s role in the […]
Pope St. John Paul II Rockin’ the Brown Scapular
Since today is the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, I wanted to share one of my favorite photos of the young Karol Wojtyla, the future pope and now saint, Pope […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Synthesis of Marian Spirituality in the Brown Scapular
With Wednesday being the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, I found it fitting today to write about the importance of the Brown Scapular or as I like to call it […]
5 Quotes on Pentecost from Pope St. John Paul II
Today, Pentecost Sunday is the day we celebrate the birth of the Catholic Church. From this day when the Holy Spirit enkindled the hearts of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Apostles, […]
Happy Birthday Pope Saint John Paul II
Here are some pictures of the great life of Karol Wojtyla before his election to the Papacy in 1978. He would become Pope John Paul II. He is now Pope SAINT John […]
“Mondays with Mary” – 5 Quotes from Pope St. John Paul II on the Mother of Mercy
Last night as my friends and I watched the Canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II, we were talking about if and when John Paul II would be made a […]
Saints Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
Well it’s official, Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II are officially Saints of the Catholic Church. I am sitting in my home with two friends who are fellow JP2 Generation […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Pope John Paul II on Mary’s Witness to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Although the Sacred Scriptures never speak of the Blessed Virgin Mary interacting with Jesus Christ after his Crucifixion on Calvary, it is highly doubtful that He would have never appeared to her […]
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