Summary of The Infancy Narratives by Pope Benedict XVI

Foreword In The Infancy Narratives, Pope Benedict XVI describes the book as a "small antechamber" to his earlier works on the life of Jesus. He underscores the dual stages of good exegesis: Historical Understanding: Unveiling the intentions of the … [Read more...]

Gratitude and Thanksgiving: An Anthology

SCRIPTURE Reference: Gratitude and Thanksgiving - by The Divine Armory - A Scriptural Catechism of the Catholic Faith.  Old Testament: Rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength ~ Nehemiah 8 You will say in that day: I will … [Read more...]

Present Moment: An Anthology

Jesus Christ Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough troubles of its own (Matthew 6:24). Venerable Fulton J. Sheen All our anxieties relate to time. A human being is the only … [Read more...]

Truth and Love

“Do not accept anything as truth that lacks love and do not accept anything as love that lacks truth. One without the other is a destructive lie.” ~ St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) "The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, … [Read more...]

The Prophecy of the Two Columns by St. John Bosco

The Prophecy of the Two Columns “Try to picture yourselves with me on the seashore, or, better still, on an outlying cliff with no other land in sight. The vast expanse of water is covered with a formidable array of ships in battle formation, prows … [Read more...]

What do snowflakes and Advent have in common?

Seeing some snow fall today, I thought about reposting some thoughts from Caryll Houselander. What do snowflakes and Advent have in common? "Every flake of snow is an inscape of the universe - an integral, whole, completed pattern - that it's very … [Read more...]

The Apostolate of Smiling

Ideas from Fr. Bruno Hagspiel, SVD & Lawrence Lovasik, The Hidden Power of Kindness JUST A LITTLE SMILE ON YOUR LIPS... Cheers your heart Keeps you in good humour Preserves peace in your soul Promotes your health Beautifies your … [Read more...]

Examination of Conscience

EXAMEN OVERVIEW PRE-EXAMEN: People examine themselves in terms of what is forbidden and not in terms of what is asked of them. People examine themselves on faults and failings, and not on their intimacy with Jesus. It has been rightly said that sins … [Read more...]

St. John Paul The Second

PRAYER FOR THE INTERCESSION OF ST. JOHN PAUL II O Blessed Trinity, we thank you for having graced the Church with Saint John Paul II and for allowing the tenderness of your fatherly care, the glory of the Cross of Christ and the splendor of the … [Read more...]

7 Secrets of the Eucharist by Vinny Flynn

One of the best books I've read in helping me meditate on the great mystery of the Holy Eucharist. Great book to buy! Here's my summary of the book: Exploring the mysteries of the Eucharist is like discovering a bottomless treasure chest; as you … [Read more...]