The Year of Faith…Are You Ready For It? There are so many exciting events happening in the Catholic Church over the next year throughout the world. As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary […]
The Year of Faith…Are You Ready For It?
“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, […]
Our Lady of the Rosary
On May 14 of this year, I wrote a blog post for “Mondays with Mary” on Our Lady of Fatima. During these approved apparitions, the Blessed Mother appeared at Fatima as “Our […]
The Angels Were Not Invented by Hallmark Cards and Gifts
Okay! Let’s get a few things straightened out about the Angels. First, the angels existed long before Hallmark Cards and Gifts. I know you think they invented them because their stores are […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Holy Rosary, Part Deux and St. Therese of the Child Jesus
On May 7, 2012, I wrote a blog post on the Holy Rosary giving a basic understanding of the prayer that Blessed John Paul II admitted was his favorite prayer and the […]
The Feast of the Archangels
The Catechism of the Catholic #329 – “St. Augustine says, “’Angel’ is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek of their nature, it is ‘spirit’; if you […]
The Holy and Divine Liturgy
Since I have begun working at a parish, it’s been my great joy to attend Holy Mass more on a daily basis. I admit, I don’t go everyday, but I do go […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Mary, Seat of Wisdom
In the book, Maria – Pope Benedict XVI on the Mother of God, the Holy Father collects many of his homilies, speeches, and prayers together along with many great photos of his […]
The Catholic Priesthood
On the Feast of St. Matthew the Evangelist, I present to you a young priest that gives me hope for the Church. I know him personally and consider this man of God […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Our Lady of Sorrows
This past Saturday, September 15, the Catholic Church celebrated the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows in her liturgical calendar. Pope Pius VII gave this devotion from Sacred Tradition to the Church […]
The 25th Anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II Visit to Phoenix, Arizona
On September 14, 1987, I had the privilege to attend the Papal Mass of Pope St. John Paul II at Sun Devil Stadium along with my Mom and cousin. It was a […]
Saint John Chrysostom – “Golden Mouth”
Today is the feast day for the great eastern Church Father, who was Archbishop of Constantinople and is a Doctor of the Church – St. John Chrysostom. He was born around the […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Most Holy Name of Mary
If you hadn’t figured it out yet, I have a devotion and love for the Blessed Mother. I had always looked to her for guidance in my life, however it was not […]
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today, we celebrate the feast of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary nine months after we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Today, we celebrate the birth of the Mother […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish
On Wednesday, August 15, I attended the Newman Center at Arizona State University for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary. Before Holy Mass began, I offered up my before […]
Saint Augustine of Hippo – Bishop, Doctor and Saint of the Church
Most people know the great conversion story of Saint Augustine of Hippo, if you don’t, I would encourage you to read his book, The Confessions of St. Augustine. As I write this […]
“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 […]
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