It’s not at all surprising for people to be afraid of ghosts. There is something frightening and disturbing about disembodied souls going around. The body and the soul were never meant to be separated. It is unnatural, death is unnatural. Death is not a good thing. That’s why it doesn’t make sense to celebrate death …
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A reflection on suffering on the feast of St. Paul of the Cross
Yesterday I got my peacemaker checked out at the doctor’s office at the hospital. This was the first time following up on the device since it was implanted in February. I did not know what to expect. How would they check to see if it is functioning properly? That part was actually a breeze (it …
St. Joseph’s Presence at Fatima and Living the Message
It is little-known that St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, appeared At Fatima, Portugal. On October 13, 1917, the day that the sun danced – – the miracle of the sun, spinning out of its place, hurtling down towards the rain-soaked earth, returning after the awestruck spectators–an estimated 70,000 of them– found themselves completely …
Quick thoughts on St. Matthew’s Day
Amazingly great news everybody! Jesus Christ came for sinners, not the righteous. I don’t know about you but that means I’m in great company. He came that we might not persist and perish in sin, the wages of which is death, but that we would live in him by his grace and mercy. Really, it’s …
St. Joseph of Cupertino: The Flying Saint
“Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly.” – GK Chesterton Today is the feast day of St. Joseph of Cupertino, and while he was not an angel, he did take himself lightly – – and he could fly! People thought he was dumb because he was so simple and always went around with his …
The Queenship of Mary – Last Day in Lourdes, 2000.
Today, the Queenship of Mary (technically not celebrated on Sunday because it’s not a solemnity), my family and I were in Lourdes for the last time. Even though it was 21 years ago, I will never forget being there, a heavenly place blessed by the presence of the Virgin Mary. It was she who, through …
Confidence in Mary in difficult times: the Intercession of the Immaculata and St. Maximilian during my mother’s stroke
Background: Last August, my mother had a minor stroke after having recovered from the coronavirus. Thanks be to God that she has been recovering well with no serious side effects other than physical weakness. It was truly a difficult experience but God got us through it through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and …
Shining with Glory
The Sisters of Life deliberately chose August 6, the Feast of the Transfiguration, for the date of their Final Profession Mass and celebration. Every year, sisters who have been preparing for eight years, make their final vows to the Lord. It’s essentially their wedding day, complete with rings and veils. As they enter into the …
Beginning Again and St. Mary Major
Beginning again, always beginning again, persevering to the end. That’s what it’s all about, not relying on our own strength because then we will just end up making a grand mess. I have felt like I just cannot go on, several days, hours and minutes, this week. But she keeps telling me to keep going …
Our Lady of the Angels, Portiuncula
I always look forward to August 2: it is the Franciscan Feast Day of Our Lady of the Angels. The church of Our Lady of Angels, in Assisi Italy, was a favorite place of St. Francis to pray and to be in the presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He found comfort and solace there …