Aspire to be your true self. Aspire to be who you really are. In this way, you are and feel.
Read MoreWhere To Find Peace
From the Imitation of Christ [Thomas à Kempis]: When a man desires a thing too much, he at once becomes.
Read MoreVisions Of Jesus’ Life (And Death)
Recently we revisited the case of Cora Evans, a California woman whose “cause” for beatification has been advanced by the.
Read More‘Read With The Simplicity Of Humility’
From Imitation of Christ: Do not yield to every impulse and suggestion but consider things carefully and patiently in the.
Read MoreVisions After: A Woman’s Alleged Encounters With Jesus
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not” (John 1:5) After a major near-death experience, a Catholic.
Read MoreThe Sun Always Rises
“The Sun Also Rises” was a famous Hemingway novel. We might also say the sun always rises. Boy does it.
Read MoreA Huge Experience: St. Michael’s Cave
It can only be described as a huge spiritual experience. It’s also one of the most underrated sacred spots in.
Read MorePondering Words Of Wisdom
Every once in a while, it’s interesting to ponder certain passages from the Bible that, at first reading, seem mysterious..
Read MoreMake Sure The ‘Root’ Is Right
Make sure you are attached to the right vine. Simply put: be close to God. Let all spring from Him.
Read MoreLight Up Your Life
The future is bright when you live it right. And that means taking the bull by the horns. There’s something.
Read MoreBoundaries
We’re called to love everyone. We’re not called to be close to everyone. There’s a difference. We all have unique.
Read MoreArchives: Ignore The Groundless Indictment
To ignore means to “disregard, to have no knowledge of, to pass over or by without notice, or to shut.
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Major Trip To Holy Sites
We’re pleased and excited that, God willing, we’ll be taking a pilgrimage to some amazing holy sites in Italy next.
Read MoreArchives: Go For What Brings (Real) Joy
If there is an issue or direction you need to discern in your life, one of the best measures is.
Read MoreDon’t Let Others Set Your Day
Don’t let others affect you negatively. Don’t let others, or little things, set the mood for your day. It’s easier.
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Archives: Magnify God And Find Joy
Too often, we let darkness get the best of us, negativity to prevail. We give it force. We feed it..
Read MoreThe ‘Golden Cord’ To Heaven
‘Tis the season — more than anything — to train one’s eyes upward, not on what swirls here below. For.
Read MoreGetting Right
To be truly forgiven after Confession, you must acknowledge transgression, of course — confess it, beseech the mercy of God.
Read MoreA Time To Cleanse
During Advent, we should be preparing. During the week of the Immaculate Conception, we should cleanse. A clean interior is at peace.
Read MoreArchives: Drawing Close To Blessed Mother Means Detachment From This World
“Pray for sinners,” said the Virgin to Saint Bernadette of France, underlining the serious nature of life and how we.
Read MoreYou Aren’t Who You ‘Isn’t’
“It is what it is.” A priest was playing on that cliché the other day during his sermon. We all.
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With Our Lady At His Side, Pio Was Assured Of Victory
The lessons from Saint Padre Pio are endless. He is up there with Saint Jude, Thérèse the Little Flower, and.
Read MoreBreaking Soul Ties
Is there something hidden weighing you down? Might there be an unseen force tripping you up and causing frustration, or.
Read MoreThe World Of The Unseen At Mass
From Forums of the Virgin Mary [translation]: When the Mass is celebrated, the veil that separates Heaven and earth is.
Read MoreSilence Is Often A Golden Rule (And The ‘Winning’ Strategy)
Often, the loudest thing you can say is silence; the best communication is no communication at all. No, not out.
Read MoreArchives: Is It God ‘Pruning’ You?
Did you ever wonder if God is disciplining you, or just trying to tell you something? Do you wonder why.
Read MoreGetting Rid Of Dark Thoughts
From Forums of the Virgin Mary [translation]: The elimination of toxic thoughts that are not good for us. We all.
Read MoreWhat Enters
The word “entertainment” is an interesting one. It’s good to relax. Sometimes, clean entertainment can be a part of that..
Read MoreArchives: Faith Unlocks Power That Separates Us From Evil
By Michael H. Brown Lord, keep us from evil! When we go to God and ask Him from our hearts.
Read MoreHoly Priest Admired By Padre Pio Urged Inner Illumination
Dolindo Ruotolo, a diocesan priest and Franciscan tertiary who died in 1970, in Italy, was said to have been visited.
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