Praying from a converted heart

Praying from a converted heart

Have you ever felt like your prayer life is going nowhere? Or, do you want to deepen your prayer, but don’t know how to breathe new life into it? When it comes to prayer, the answer is always Jesus. Not only are we supposed to address our prayers to Jesus, we...
How Mary can help us establish peace on earth

How Mary can help us establish peace on earth

When faced with such violence and hatred in the world, such as we have seen in the past few years, the most appropriate response is always prayer. Prayer is what changes hearts and brings about an internal change that is not always visible, but much more effective...
St. Valentine and the Heart of Jesus

St. Valentine and the Heart of Jesus

On February 14, many around the world celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, a day traditionally symbolized by a heart. It is a providential symbol, as it encourages us to seek out the Heart that loves us and brought us into existence. Saint John Paul II reminded us in...
Discovering God’s heart in the Bible

Discovering God’s heart in the Bible

Pope Francis established the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time as the “Word of God Sunday,” in order to put more emphasis on the holy word of God and how it can have a real impact on our lives. One way to do that is to pray with scripture, opening ourselves up to God’s...
Advent encourages us to be joyful Christians

Advent encourages us to be joyful Christians

On one Sunday each Advent and Lent, the priest will come out of the sacristy wearing rose vestments and inevitably makes some sort of comment about how the color of his vestments should not be classified as “pink,” but rose.  Often the priest is somewhat...
Be thankful for Heaven

Be thankful for Heaven

This month in the United States of America families will celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a national holiday where we reflect upon our state in life and express our gratitude to God for his providential care. It is also a time to be with friends and family and to be...