When Did You Become You? 4

Lesson from Today’s Gospel: God Is Pro-Life! 3

The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

I have some great news to share with you today.

First, we need to understand the Pro-Life meaning of today’s Gospel (Luke 2:22-40), because after you reflect on this, you will appreciate it so much more. More…

When Francis Speaks, People Listen! 8

Even Italian graffiti must respect Pope Francis

Even Italian graffiti must respect Pope Francis

I often get asked by all sorts of people, “So, do you like Pope Francis?”

And I always give the same answer, “Who doesn’t?”

Then I ask, what do you like about Pope Francis? More…

Why Do They Call Him “Angelic Doctor”? 5

January 28th, Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas


Reblogged from The New Theological Movement

The Common Doctor, St. Thomas is often referred to as “Aquinas” after his hometown of Aquino. His most beloved title, however, is the “Angelic Doctor” – and it is this designation which inspires the greatest devotion to the saintly Dominican theologian.

Why is St. Thomas Aquinas properly called the “Angelic Doctor”, the “Angelic Thomas”, and the “Angel of the Schools”? More…

Top Pro-Life Stories, Photos, Tweets, and Videos This Week 5

Signs of Life at the Capital

Signs of Life at the Capital

There has been a lot of discussion in the news this week over the success of the March for Life in DC and on who is winning the cultural debate on abortion. If you still have any doubts about this, you probably were not at the March for Life, but you can still see the results for yourself: here are some of the Best Pictures taken at the March for Life.

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God’s Power Manifest in the Sacrament of Baptism Reply

I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and remain upon him -- Jn 1:32

I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven
and remain upon him — Jn 1:32

In today’s Gospel reading (John 1:29-34), John the Baptist witnesses an enormous manifestation of God’s power at the moment he baptizes our Lord. As a witness of God’s power, he testifies:

“I did not know him, but … Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.”

What did John see? More…

Pope Francis Opposes Abortion, and Why Is That a Surprise? 4

There are many, many ways to be Pro-Life

There are many, many ways to be Pro-Life

Top story in all your major media outlets today: the Head of the Roman Catholic Church — the Pope — opposes abortion. Why should this be sensational news?

Here’s why I think it is.  More…

Why Did Jesus Have to Be Baptized? 6

It does seem a little odd, doesn’t it?

John’s mission was to announce Christ’s coming, to preach repentance for sins and conversion, to baptize people as a way of cleansing them of their sins and when Jesus appears on the scene, He shows up in line to be baptized.

But Jesus wasn’t a sinner – he never sinned! He didn’t need to repent, so why should he be baptized? More…

Sometimes God Has Other Plans 2

Today, I was going to help some high school confirmation candidates with a pro-life memorial project at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church. The plan was for the 20 kids to erect 50 white crosses for unborn children who died in abortion. Not to difficult, right?  More…

3 Essential Virtues of the Magi: What’s in Your Epiphany? 2

They prostrated themselves and did him homage

They prostrated themselves and did him homage

A Gospel Reflection and Meditation on Christ for Today

Today’s Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the revelation (or manifestation) of Jesus Christ as the Lord for all peoples. More…