Catholic Journal

The Shepherd

Jesus introduces himself as our Shepherd. Perhaps the Psalm most familiar and dearest to us is Psalm 23: “the Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” However, even in our familiarity with that...

True Authority Depends on Respect for Others

India was part of the British Empire for many years, and it was customary for young men in both the British royal family, and royalty from India itself, to serve in the army stationed there. There was one...

All Essays

It’s Not Too Late to Start Lent

I was Confirmed as a Catholic during the summer of 1996. My first Lent, the following year, was something I joyfully anticipated. I spent many hours praying about what I would “give up” in order to unite myself more...

Lenten Meditations- Part 1

When I give conferences and lead retreats in my line of work, I look for the right thoughts that will give people something worthwhile to consider. As Lent begins I want to offer some insights I have gleaned from my ten...

Focusing On Our Goal

In life, for something to be truly worthwhile, it has to fulfill its goal. If that does not occur then its existence is put to question. Even you and I were created to fulfil our purpose. What is our aim? Why do we...

Our Double Lives

Jesus tells us over and over that we are to live a life of grace, a life of healing and a life of abundance. Jesus wants to heal us emotionally and heal our deepest wounds and memories. One of the most important areas...