Agnes
The popular Ridley Scott film, "Gladiator," attracted a great deal of attention back in the year 2000 when it was released. The ads for the film had a dramatic voiceover about "a gladiator who defied ...
Catholic Schools Week
As we get further from the pandemic crisis that gripped the world in 2020, I hope that we are willing to examine our choices and learn from them. I am sorry to say that I think that the lockdown efforts ...
Resolute
With the arrival of the new year, it is the custom to decide upon one or more New Year's resolutions. We might like to improve our physical health or find more time for relaxation. Maybe we want to ...
Be the carol
More than 20 years ago, I found myself in the pediatric outpatient clinic of a hospital two days before Christmas. The youngest member of my family was there for chemotherapy. At two years of age, he ...
Rejoice always!
This Sunday is Gaudete Sunday, a day when the Scriptures command us to rejoice: "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks . . ." (1 Thes 5:16-18). This Sunday marks a shift ...
Roses in winter
Over many years, I have developed a great devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and I always look forward to the celebration of the "Queen of the Americas." The processions and the Mass are always a beautiful ...
Speak, Lord!
The Holy Scriptures speak to us of a "Living God" and a God Who enters into relationship with us. Our God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Ex 3:15). The Lord has drawn near and has brought us ...
