Everyone that has ever really taken the time to listen or read Pope St. John Paul II will know that his love for the Blessed Mother began in his youth, after the […]
Pope St. John Paul II on the Queenship of Mary
World Youth Day Reflections from the JP2 Generation
As I watched the Evening Vigil tonight on EWTN with Pope Francis on the Copacabana Beach in Brazil, it brought back fond memories of my own experiences at the two World Youth […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Marian Pope and Saint
Last week Catholics around the world received wonderful news from the Vatican, specifically from the Congregation for the Canonization of Saints, that Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII could be […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Mary: The Mother of Life
Over the weekend, the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization called the Church together to celebrate Blessed John Paul II encyclical on the Gospel of Life as part of the Year of […]
Corpus Christi – The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
Although we celebrate many solemnities in the Catholic Church, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi has to be one that really stands out since its about the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. […]
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament with Pope Francis
At 8:00 A.M. Arizona Time, tomorrow morning (11:00 A.M. EST), Pope Francis will gather with the universal Church on the Feast of Corpus Christi to adore the Most Blessed Sacrament in Adoration. […]
2nd Anniversary of the Beatification of Blessed John Paul II
Today is the Second Anniversary of the Beatification of Blessed John Paul II. On May 1, 2011, I had friends over for a Beatification Watch Party while I was living in Austin, […]
Pope St. John Paul II on the Importance of Work
In 1955, Pope Pius XII instituted the feast day of Saint Joseph the Worker. This day corresponds with the day of labor that is commemorated in many countries across the world. In […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Christ’s Friendship with the Priest and Mary’s Role In It
Since yesterday was the 50th Day of Prayer for Vocations and Good Shepherd Sunday, today’s “Mondays with Mary” comes from the Holy Thursday Letter of Blessed John Paul II – Behold Your […]
8th Anniversary of the Death of Blessed John Paul II
I can’t believe that it’s been 8 years since Blessed John Paul II entered into Eternal Glory. I remember the days leading up to his death as if they were yesterday. I […]
Blessed John Paul II on the 1550th Anniversary of the Council of Ephesus
It’s January 1, 2013 and the Catholic Church (Western lung) celebrates the great Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. While the secular world dives deeper into revelry and chaos, Catholics gather at […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Take Two
The reading from the Gospel of Luke – 1:39-45 was read yesterday for the Gospel reading and was also read this week for the Gospel during weekly Mass. Instead of rehashing the […]
The Life and Times of Blessed John Paul II with the Catholic Jacks of Northern Arizona University
On Thursday night, I had the privilege to speak at the Northern Arizona University Holy Trinity Catholic Newman Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. My talk was on the Life and Times of Blessed […]
Pope St. John Paul II on Religious Freedom in America
As this new dawn rises on America, it’s a day of sadness. It seems 50% and the electoral college of the United States of America (united is now a loose term) have […]
What a Day to Become a Priest
On November 1, 1946, Karol Wojtyla was ordained to the Catholic Priesthood. Joining the “underground” seminary while the Nazi Empire still ruled Poland, Wojtyla knew his calling; his vocation was that of […]
On A Mission From God!!
Today is the optional feast day for the memorial of Blessed John Paul II. On May 1, 2011, Pope John Paul II was beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI. Last year, […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Holy Rosary Through the Words of Blessed John Paul II
Last Tuesday I went to Confession (the Sacrament of Reconciliation), as I always do on Tuesdays at a parish close to where I work in Scottsdale. For the past month, every Tuesday, […]
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