Holy Gospel: September 22
"Take nothing for the journey." (Luke 9:1-6)

The Holy Father´s week: September 20, 2010
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

Without Forgiveness, There's No Room Left for Love
Hate is a very big, very hungry thing. It can eat up your whole heart.

Should Catholics Participate in Halloween Festivities?
If we want to bring Christ’s wandering sheep back into the fold, we need to follow the same pattern of creative evangelization.

Why Are So Many “Successful” People So Unhappy?
Our hearts were created with a God-sized hole, and only he can fill it.

Planting the Unseen
Do you ever wonder about that "seed parable". Have you judged yourself to be the "rocky soil" because of it? Maybe you should rethink.

Pro-abortion Catholic Senator Tom Harkin Leads Effort to Fund Life-Destroying Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Senator Specter says promises to introduce legislation to protect the ESCR funding.

It's Only Dinner
Do you think that the only place where you can really accomplish "work for the Lord" has to be in a sacred setting that lends itself to serious prayer and meditation? Maybe not!

Blessed John Henry Newman
The stuff that saints are made of

Fr. Michael's Gospel Vlog for the 25th Sunday in OT
Father Michael offers his thoughts on how to avoid serving money instead of God.

With the Eyeglasses of Faith
Challenge: In prayerful dialogue with God, examine your day.

A Just Settlement
Challenge: Bear witness to the light by avoiding all slanderous talk.

The Supreme Discovery
Challenge: Today, do something to benefit someone else.

Treat Me Like Dirt!
Challenge: Pray these words repeatedly today: “Not my will, but yours be done.”

Love Is Not Snobbish
Challenge: Practice charity today by being kind to someone with whom you do not ordinarily associate.

Healing Power of Love
Challenge: Avoid judging others today.

Holy Gospel: September 21
"I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners." (Matthew 9:9-13)

Holy Gospel: September 20
"No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light." (Luke 8:16-18)

Taking Mary into My Home
Challenge: Contemplate the mysteries of Christ’s life while praying the Rosary.

Holy Gospel: September 19
"For the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light." (Luke 16:1-13)

Holy Gospel: September 18
"The seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance." (Luke 8:4-15)

Holy Gospel: September 17
"Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God." (Luke 8:1-3)

Holy Gospel: September 16
"Her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little." (Luke 7:36-50)

Holy Gospel: September 15
"Behold, your mother." (John 19:25-27)

The Holy Father´s Week: September 13, 2010
A report on Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

Book Burning and Its Effects
Why the Qur’an is harder to burn than the Bible

The Battle For Souls
According to the Word of God, those who worship false gods are really worshiping demons. We must not be afraid to declare this truth no matter how steeped in political correctness the world becomes.

God So Loves Me
Challenge: Contemplate the cross as a symbol of love.

Lord, Say the Word…
Challenge: Pray with all your heart today at Mass.

Lost and Found
Challenge: Today, consciously choose to exercise a virtue that will help you break one of your sinful habits.