Does the Virtue of Temperance Require Poverty?
Jesus taught, “Blessed are the poor” and, “It is easier to for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven.” These difficult teachings have inspired the Church throughout the centuries to embrace poverty as a virtue. On the other hand, there have been many followers…
Read MoreCatholic Prayer: How Sacramentals Tie your Prayer to the Sacraments
Sacraments are the fonts of grace that Jesus gave us to draw us into the Mystery of the Holy Trinity. But from that font springs other outpourings of grace from our loving Lord. The sacramentals are one of those smaller fonts of grace. These are ceremonies, rites, or blessed objects instituted by the Church for private…
Read MoreChristian Friendship: How Materialism May Be Ruining Your Friendships
(and we all do this to some degree) Cultivating and nurturing good Christian friendship is an important part of Catholic spiritual growth. To be truly effective at nourishing good relationships, we need to be aware of the influences and attitudes that can damage our relationships. One such negative influence is materialism. Now, I’m not just…
Read MoreHow the Sacrament of Confession Deepens Catholic Prayer
Most Catholics don’t see the intimate unity between the Sacraments and their daily Catholic prayer life. Here are three connections to encourage you to use the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a regular part of your Catholic spirituality. Reconciliation is physical prayer One of the keys to learning how to pray is to engage your whole…
Read MoreThe 3 Biggest Mistakes Made in Our Devotion to Catholic Saints
Many Catholics make these three common mistakes when they try to build an intimate devotion to the Catholic saints. Learn what these mistakes are and how to avoid them.
Read More3 Gift Ideas for Your Parish Priest or Other Parish Leaders
Especially in this time of crisis when the Church has been betrayed by many priests and bishops, many faithful Catholics want to show their appreciation for those clergy members and parish leaders who are faithfully serving the Lord and His Church. Especially when a Holy Day comes around, you may want to express your gratitude…
Read MoreFunerals Are a Time to Celebrate Life!
Losing a Loved One: How to Celebrate Life During Grief Death is a part of life, but that’s a difficult concept to a person who’s lost a close friend or relative. The pain may be intense. Dealing with everyday tasks is outright tiring. It can be difficult to remember the Hope we have in the…
Read More3 Traps to Avoid in Forming Your Relationships with the Saints
Devotion to the saints is a strong part of Catholic spirituality. Jesus did more than save us from sin. He made us members of a New Covenant. That means that we are members of God’s Family. Death does not divide God’s family. God calls us to help each other get to Heaven. That’s why we…
Read MoreDaily Bible: Whoever Has Ears
Read Today’s Readings Today’s first reading from Revelation 3:1-6,14-22 continues Jesus’ messages to seven Churches (dioceses). He tells the Church in Sardis that they have a reputation for being alive, but in the eyes of God they are really dead. Their appearance of piety is not matched by the love of their hearts. The Christians…
Read MoreDaily Bible: Sing His Praise!
Read Today’s Readings Saint Paul valued his relationship with Jesus above all things. In Philippians 3:3-8 he explains how secure he was in the Covenant as a faithful Jew. But even though the Old Covenant made him “confident in the flesh,” Saint Paul counted it all as loss compared to what he gained in Jesus.…
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