Ascension Press has released a new book by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR called Habits for Holiness. The book is all about making spiritual progress on the journey of living out the faith, of prayer, and of virtue. It is not impossible to become holy, and this is the goal of the book to teach […]
Peter Darcy has written a new book called Natures of Fire: God’s Magnificent Angels and Study Guide. This is an excellent book about the power of the prayer and care of angels in our lives. At the very core of the book and study guide is learning who angels really are in our lives. […]
Overcoming Sinful Thoughts is a new book available through Sophia Institute Press by Rev. T.G. Morrow. It is an excellent book for those who wish to grow in prayer, virtue, and in faith. The book discusses how sin begins in our minds, but we must train ourselves not to let our thoughts carry us away […]
Although I collected these prayers in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, these three beautiful prayers are for spiritual strength and protection all year round. Before the days when the Church waned in the Emerald Isle, faith stirred a humble faith. Ireland had a bounty of vocations, even sending its priests and nuns abroad far and […]
A project of Sophia Institute Press is the new Benedictus Publication, a Traditional Catholic Companion. Perfect for individuals and families who attend the Latin Mass, the publication offers Mass reading in Latin and English, hymns, daily prayer, meditations, and additional sections for enrichment. Daily prayer resources following the missal and breviary of 1962, a simple […]
Anthony DeStefano has written a new book entitled Our Lady’s Picture Book through Sophia Institute Press. The book is illustrated by Juliana Kolesova. This is the sequel to his bestselling book Our Lady’s Wardrobe. A beautifully told and illustrated book, Anthony explains page by page the different title of Mary including: Our Lady of Sorrows; […]
Keys to Grow in Virtue and Grace Fr. Quan Tran, Roman Catholic priest and Author has written a book offering keyways to grow in love of the Lord through growth in virtue and grace. The book is beautifully written with each chapter focusing on a key element of how we can grow in imitation of […]
Discovering the Incredible Ways God Speaks to Us Popular Catholic Talk Show Host, Author, and Journalist Teresa Tomeo has written a new book, Listening for God: Discovering the Incredible Ways God Speaks to Us. Beautifully laid-out with vignettes from several authors and evangelists within chapters, the book offers beautiful insights into seeing and experiencing the […]
As Catholics, part of our mission is in loving others as God love us. As parents, our vocation to love is close by the lives of our children, spouses, and our families both near and far. Pope Francis has had much to say about love and care for the marginalized over the years in […]
Every year right after Christmas, we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family. There is an important reason for this. It’s easy to think the “incarnation” means God took on a human body, that he appeared in human flesh. But there is much more to it than that. In Jesus, God unites himself entirely with […]
Perceptions of 2020 If we step back and take a look at 2020, there were many blessings for all of us. Yes, there were challenging times, and devastation for so many and our prayers go out to all, but the closeness we have gained in family-time is amazing to ponder. Of course, there have been […]
My best Christmases have been those with good Advents beginning with making time with our Savior a priority. It’s not the kind of time that gets checked off a list but the kind where we are infused with love and peace — the true spirit of Advent. This season is a time to set aside […]
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Mass Readings:1st Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Responsorial: Psalm 23:1-3, 5-62nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 What Does it Take to Inherit the Kingdom of God? Inherit the kingdom. (Matthew 25:34) Today, on the feast of Christ the King, we celebrate Jesus’ sovereignty over all […]
On the final Sunday in the liturgical year, it is time to remember things that we’d prefer to forget. For starters, we recall that there is an infinite qualitative difference between God and us. He is immortal and infinite. We are not. Each one of us will come to our individual end. But so will […]
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group DiscussionMass Readings:1st Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Responsorial: Psalm 128:1-52nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 Being Alert, Awake, and Ready to Meet the Lord When He Comes A man . . . called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. […]
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Mass Readings:1st Reading Revelations 7:2-4, 9-14 Responsorial: Psalm 24:1-62nd Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 Honoring the Great Cloud of Witnesses in Heaven Blessed are you. (Matthew 5:11) Stroll the halls of any maternity ward, and you’ll see parents beaming with happiness over the birth of […]
For all of us All Saints Day raises some serious questions. We were created to become saints, to serve God and give Him glory. We are supposed to bring His love to a world that is hurting. People should see Jesus in us. That is the purpose of all of us. So we all have to ask ourselves some […]
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Rocker Stevie Nicks revealed her confusion to think that sex, drugs and rock and roll were greater than her baby. She ended her child’s life in 1979 while dating Don Henley of The Eagles. “There’s just no way that I could have had a child then, working as hard as […]
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Mass Readings:1st Reading: Exodus 22:20-26 Responsorial: Psalm 18:2-4, 47, 512nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40 What Does it Mean to Love God and Neighbor? Love the Lord. . . . Love your neighbor. (Matthew 22:37, 39) What a rough day! From […]
28 th Sunday of Ordinary Time Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Mass Readings: 1st Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10 Responsorial: Psalm 23:1-6 2nd Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 Accepting God’s Invitation to Jesus’ Wedding Banquet Many are invited, but few are chosen. (Matthew 22:14) Does this sentence give you a chill? Maybe […]
27th Sunday of Ordinary Time Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Mass Readings: 1st Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 Responsorial: Psalm 80:9,12-16,19-20 2nd Reading: Philippians 4:6-9 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43 Allowing God to Nourish Us as His Vineyard and Bear Fruit For Him Let me now sing of my friend . . . concerning his vineyard. (Isaiah […]
For those not walking with Our Lord, coincidences are a marvel. People gush: What are the odds? But for Christians who walk with the Lord, we are not amazed at the odds; we are amazed at God. One way I have opened the door to God acting in my life is that before taking a […]
25th Sunday of Ordinary Time Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Mass Readings: 1st Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9 Responsorial: Psalm 145: 2-3, 8-9, 17-18 2nd Reading: Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16 Being Grateful That God’s Ways Are Far Above Our Own My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways. (Isaiah […]
23 rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Mass Readings: 1st Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Responsorial: Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 2nd Reading: Romans 13:8-10 Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20 Answering God’s Call to Be Watchmen for Our Families You . . . I have appointed watchman. (Ezekiel 33:7) Just as God appointed Ezekiel […]
