One of the best things about being a practicing Roman catholic is that every Sunday we have an opportunity to be fed spiritually twice. First, we have the Liturgy of God’s Word. There are four readings from Sacred Scripture to inspire us if are hungry for such nourishment. One hopes one might receive some inspiration [...]
Three men were walking along a beach when they came upon a lamp buried in the sand. They picked it up and rubbed it, and out popped a genie. Now this genie had been around for a long time, so he knew what to say. “I’ll grant each of you one wish.” The first man [...]
If only we took a few minutes of time just to sit and think a few things out, our day would be more peaceful, and the way ahead would be clearer. As it is, modern people, Catholics included, resemble the proverbial [hamster] in a cage. Around and around they go, feverishly, from business to pleasure, [...]
Saint Gregory of Nazianzus lived in the Fourth Century during trying times for the Church from both within and without. He was a philosopher, theologian, poet, reluctant at first priest and bishop, who helped make clearer the meaning of the Trinity. According to Wikipedia, “Gregory is a saint in both Eastern and Western Christianity. In [...]
May and October are traditional months when Catholics are especially mindful of the importance of devotion to Blessed Mary the Mother of God and our mother. It used to be that one of the greatest honors for a Catholic girl was to be chosen to place the crown on the statue of Mary in a [...]
On this day in 1611, the King James Version of the Bible was published In London by printer by Robert Barker and John Norton. It is a treasured part of Protestant History and the English Language. It is often cited for its beautiful, if not sometimes archaic language. The Roman Catholic Douay-Rheims English translation of [...]
What Is Mental Health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Mental health problems are common, [...]