Every once in a while, something comes up on a Monday where I am unable to write a “Mondays with Mary” – one of those Monday’s happened to be yesterday. So, today, […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Prayer to Our Lady, Help of Christians (on a Tuesday)
Is Dressing Appropriately for Mass Really that Important?
As we approach the summer months, the temptation to dress casually for Sunday Mass increases exponentially. Why this is the case probably has to do with the culture in which we live […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Out of all the modern-day Marian apparitions, I have written on Our Lady of Fatima the most. In this writer’s opinion, Our Lady of Fatima is the most important and most prophetic […]
The Sacrament Masses at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church
Today is the first of three Sacrament Masses for the parish of Saint Mary Magdalene. The second two will take place next week. We will have many children, teenagers, and a few […]
The 7th Anniversary of “Mondays with Mary”
Today is the 7th Anniversary of “Mondays with Mary.” I started this series seven years ago thinking that I would only do it during the month of May, but after receiving affirmations […]
Three Recent Popes 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. The […]
Please Sign this Petition to the UN Chief
Please take a moment to sign this petition. I would also encourage you to send it to every person you know and encourage them to sign it. These atrocities must stop now!! […]
The Resurrection of the Lord
Dear family and friends, Happy Easter! Christ is Risen…Alleluia! He is risen indeed! I pray that this Holy Week was a blessed one and that this Easter morning is equally blessed as […]
The Sacramental Oils Explained
Throughout the universal Catholic Church, starting last week and continuing this week, the yearly liturgy known as the Chrism Mass has been taking place. In some dioceses, the Chrism Mass is always […]
Happy Birthday, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Today, Pope Emeritus Benedict is 92 years old. To read my many blog posts about him or his theology, please click this link. Like Pope St. John Paul II, I am a […]
“Mondays with Mary” – Pray for Notre Dame Cathedral and the People of France
By now, I imagine you have seen at least pictures of the incredibly large fire engulfing the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. I was watching a Live stream from my […]
2019 Holy Communion and Confirmation Gift Guide
With Easter nearly upon us and the start of Spring a few weeks ago, we have reached the time in the Catholic Church when young children start to receive two Sacraments of […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Marian Shrines of Fatima and Czestochowa
It’s been a couple of months since I have focused on the series that I started over the summer, that is, the explanation of the different National Marian Shrines across the globe. […]
Unplanned: A film about Love, Mercy, and Forgiveness
Ever since we started hearing about the film on how Abby Johnson left the abortion industry, my wife and I have been talking about seeing it. I wasn’t completely positive what the […]
Opening Day (An Ode to the New York Yankees)
I originally wrote this piece for Opening Day 2003. I’ve changed some of the original wording and the historical facts to reflect today’s opening day in New York Yankee universe…yes, it’s a […]
Pastoral Care: Serving the Sick, Homebound, and Dying through the Sacraments
Since I work with Trisha Engel, Director of Pastoral Care at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, I omitted certain formalities in the written text of this interview. Below are the questions I […]
“Mondays with Mary” – The Annunciation through Art
Since today, March 25, is the Solemnity of the Annunciation, I wanted to share you some of my favorite Annunciation artwork – Like what you read today? Sign up here to receive […]
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