Saint John Bosco’s prophetic dreams
Today we celebrate the feast of St. John Bosco, another of my favorite saints. He’s one of my faves for three reasons: First, for his single-mindedness and courage in living the gospel; second, for...
View ArticleSpiritual Works of Mercy: Admonishing the Sinner
Over the past couple of weeks, the name of person I don’t know very well keeps coming up in my prayer. Yesterday, it was very strong. Today, even stronger, puzzlingly so. So, I ask, “What do I do...
View ArticleJustice and Mercy
Sometimes, the daily Mass readings really grab me. Today, the old testament reading from the book of Ezekiel jumped off the page. Ezekiel’s sixth century BC prophecy to the prince of Tyre could be...
View ArticleOn being lukewarm
Yesterday began the last 2 weeks of the liturgical year. This coming Sunday we will celebrate the feast of Christ the King, and the following Sunday, the new year begins with the first Sunday of...
View ArticleThe 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
This post is a copy of Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s blog. As Chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities for the USCCB, Cardinal Sean writes to all American Catholics and not just to those he...
View ArticleThe Unborn
Today, on one of the saddest days in the history of the United States, the day that marked the beginning of legalized abortion with the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade, let us pray in sorrow...
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