By tradition, Catholics reflect only on Christ’s Sorrowful Mysteries during Lent. I wanted help to recall the scene in the Garden of Gethsemane, when Jesus was praying in sorrow until he started to sweat blood. I would like to share with you this reflection from Archbishop Fulton Sheen in his book, “Life of Christ.” ========================================== […]
As I go through Chapter 28 of Fr. Garrigou-LaGrange’s book on the interior life, I find myself horribly exposed to my intellectual and spiritual pride. I was aware that pride was my root sin, but I did not realize how badly I suffered from it. It’s odd: I’m disappointed with myself, but I’m also filled […]
When God the Creator made all things, he commanded the plants to bring forth fruit each according to its own kind; he has likewise commanded Christians, who are the living plants of his Church, to bring forth the fruits of devotion, each one in accord with his character, his station and his calling. I say […]
This is a sermon given by St. Gregory the Great (a.k.a Pope Gregory I, 540-604) on the Memorial for St. Thomas the Apostle (which happens to be today, this year). St. Gregory is a Doctor of the Church and was proclaimed a saint by popular acclaim after his death. Even the Protestant reformer John Calvin […]
The man who is filled with the Holy Spirit speaks in different languages. These different languages are different ways of witnessing to Christ, such as humility, poverty, patience and obedience; we speak in those languages when we reveal in ourselves these virtues to others. Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your […]