Although St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-38) lived a short and obscure life, her story is known and celebrated today by millions of Catholics throughout the world. She grew up in poverty and endured much suffering, including a difficult death from...
It gives me great peace in my life to know that everything does not depend upon me, but on God. He is in charge. He sends us many blessings. He allows us to have times of tribulation. So when we become fearful, we must remember that through our...
There are many examples of saints we honor today who in their youth lived worldly, unedifying lives. While heading in one direction, something in their lives led to their conversion, so that they turned things around and began living for God. We...
When we undergo trials, we fight the battle of fear. Fear of the current situation, fear of the future, fear of what will happen to us, our loved ones, our family, marriage, relationships, job, children, friends and, well, you get the picture. At...
We call them miracles—supernatural occurrences that enter our lives. The word comes from the Latin and means “to wonder.” According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, miracles are “wonders performed by supernatural power as signs of some...
In generations past, some had the idea that holiness was for priests and nuns. The laity were to attend church on Sundays, but the serious practice of religion was only for those who had dedicated themselves to a religious vocation. I could quote...
If a family member or friend were to come to a believing Christian requesting his prayers, would he say, “Go pray directly to God. You don’t need me.”? Of course not! In charity, he would readily agree, and take to his knees! While we certainly...
Forgiveness is a regular theme I discuss in my ministry, Spirit Filled Hearts. We must certainly forgive our neighbor, as we pledge to do every time we recite the “Our Father,” but we must remember, too, to forgive ourselves. We are forgiven! Amen...
