Today, October 22, we celebrate the memorial of the great Polish Pope of the 20th century, John Paul II. He was theological and prayer titan whose words and influence will be felt […]
Pope St. John Paul II…We Need You!
JP2 Generation Podcasts have begun
In an effort to reach my followers and readers in a new way, today I recorded and uploaded Episode 1 of the JP2 Generation Podcast. I have been thinking about starting a […]
Top 5 Most Viewed Blog Posts for Pope Saint John Paul II
As many of you know, today is the memorial of Pope Saint John Paul II, a great Polish Pope and Saint of the late 20th century. You also that I am an […]
40 Years Ago Today, A Polish Cardinal Become Pope, and a Prophesy was Fulfilled
On October 16, 1978, the Cardinals of the Catholic Church gathered in the Sistine Chapel and elected the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years. Many people know him as Karol Wojtyla but […]
A New Page – Pope Saint John Paul II
Over the past week, I have been working on a new page for this blog. Like my pages for “Mondays with Mary”, Quick Lessons from the Catechism, and the Doctors of the […]
Remembering My World Youth Day Experiences
As I have been seeing all the posts from my friends on social media as well as some of the videos posted by priests and figures such as Bishop Robert Barron, about […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“Mondays with Mary” – ‘Mother of Fairest Love’
The phrase “mother of fairest love” is revealed to us in Chapter 24 of the Book of Sirach in the Latin Vulgate text and states, “I am the mother of fairest love, […]
The 20th Anniversary of the Year of the Family
Today in the western lung of the Catholic Church, we celebrate the great feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. On this day, we seek to understand the unconditional […]
“The Church Draws Her Life From The Eucharist”
“The Church draws her life from the Eucharist”, comes from the Introduction of Ecclesia de Eucharistia written by Pope Saint John Paul. He continues by saying, “This truth does not simply express a daily […]
10 Favorite Quotes from Catechesi Tradendae
As my new position begins next week at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Gilbert, Arizona, my mind is racing in a thousand different directions on how a Christocentric parish-wide adult faith […]
The First General Audience of Blessed Pope John Paul II
Over the past ten days, we have commemorated the election of Blessed John Paul II on October 16 (see Habemus Papam – 35 Years Ago Today!) and his “optional” feast day on […]
Pope John Paul the Great
Since yesterday was the feast day for the soon-to-be Saint, Pope John Paul II, I wanted to share this video that I found online. It is produced by Rome Reports. Please take […]
Blessed Pope John Paul II: The Soon-To-Be Saint of the Catholic Church
I miss him! I really miss Pope John Paul II! Even though he was my Holy Father, I mean really mine, since I am the JP2 Generation; I always felt that he […]
Habemus Papam – 35 Years Ago Today!
Thirty five years ago today, we heard the words from the center loggia of Saint Peter’s Basilica – HABEMUS PAPAM – WE HAVE A POPE! His name was Karol Wojtyla and he […]
Attention All Women: Verily Magazine – The Magazine That Uplifts Your Dignity and Beauty
If you are have not heard or read anything about Verily Magazine, I would encourage you to check it out as soon as possible. In a world where we are sold a […]
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