Sometimes, the Gospel hurts
I try to avoid going to the doctor. I do this mostly by staying healthy, but even when I’m not I’d rather sweat it out and endure all pain and suffering than visit the doctor’s office and have him tell me something I already know.
The thing I dislike the most about medical examinations is all the poking.
Doctor: “Does this hurt?” — Gouge! More…
German actress Alissa Jung brilliantly portrays Mary of Nazareth
I’m glad I had the chance to attend the second sold-out showing of Mary of Nazareth, hosted by St Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church at AMC Theaters in Cumming, Georgia, yesterday. This one definitely had me pondering the life of Mary, and left me saying to myself, I need to see it again. Hopefully, the parish will host a third showing, because I think everyone with devotion to Mary in their heart needs to see it. More…
Thanks Aristotle. I’ll try harder next time.
The last time I got angry, if I remember correctly, I did not plan it exactly the way Aristotle suggests I should plan it.
That’s because we don’t plan our anger. It just happens. Or does it? More…
This one is a tear-jerker, guaranteed to pull at least one tear from your eye, and as a bonus if you’re willing to take 7 minutes and a few extra seconds of your time to watch this video, a genuine smile to brighten your day and share with others. 🙂
That’s the important part. At least once a day, take time to stop and think — and think kindly — of others. That’s the lesson this short tale More…
Fr Edward McIlmail
When the contributors at RCSpirituality launched their “Ask a Priest” feature last month they weren’t sure what to expect. Would enough people read it or send in questions to keep it going?
Those doubts didn’t last long. Fr Edward McIlmail has been inundated by a flood of questions covering a wide range of issues. Fr Edward observes: More…
Today, Pope Francis invites us to remember Benedict, Pontiff Emeritus, in our prayers:
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Insipid, tasteless, bad taste, all words we use to describe a distasteful culinary experience, and the behavior or style of people who tend to disgust us. What is the sense behind these unsavory metaphors?
In today’s Gospel reading (Matt 5:13-16), Jesus uses a salty analogy to remind his followers how they ought to behave: More…
A wise friend of mine used to say,
“Always remember, you’re unique…” More…
Um, that’s, uh… huge. Thanks (How am I going to eat all this chocolate?)
Pope Francis meets life-size chocolate Pope Francis
Made with 1.5 tons of cocoa, the life size chocolate replica of our Supreme Pontiff greeted the pope today. Vatican sources have not have not indicated whether Pope Francis plans to share the chocolate version of himself with the papal household or enjoy it all by himself, although it has been confirmed More…
Today I am celebrating, because February 6 marks the Anniversary of the day I became a child of God!
I’m calling today my birthday, because in virtue of my baptism, I was born again. How awesome is that? I get two birthdays!
How am I going to celebrate? More…
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