Getting to Know a Good Man As a periodic journal keeper and modern day blogger, I sometimes pause to think about what people might say about me one day when I am long gone from this earth should they happen to wander upon some of my writings.
Beyond the Shenandoah, a Land of Missions After final exams, nearly 30 students from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia went to Crank’s Creek Survival Center in Harlan, Kentucky for a week-long service project. There, the students saw first-hand the needs of the rur
Who is our Lady of Mount Carmel? The relation between Our Lady and Mount Carmel is geographic and biblical.It was considered a symbol of blessing and beauty for its rich vegetation (Isaiah 35.2), and a place of sacred memory to remember the second covenant between God and Israel.
Living Life for Christ This was Harry Charbonnet’s final message to those he knew and loved. At his funeral on January 4th, 2006, those beholding his grave were stunned to hear those last words read…and to experience the ultimate truth of Christianity.
A Dose of God’s Medicine Some people wittily state that “experience is what you have when you no longer need it” – however, I think it is never too late to share your experience with others. Perhaps the world would be better off if everyone were to be assigned an elderly pers
The Value of Simplicity Simplicity is the origin of freedom. But too often we allow our desire for prestige and status to eclipse this beautiful gift.
The Value of Simplicity Simplicity is the origin of freedom. But too often we allow our desire for prestige and status to eclipse this beautiful gift.
Praying on the Go Catholic Book Spotlight on Grace on the Go by Barbara Bartocci
What About Mary's Death? Mary "was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory" (Pius XII, Munificentissimus Deus (1950); DS 3903; LG 59; cf. Rev. 19:16).
Faith and Music Good News recently intereviewed Monica Ursino, a young Catholic singer from Boston, Massachusetts.
A Friend Beyond Price If you could sell friendship, how much would you charge? Friends don’t have price tags, because they’re worth more than any number you can put after a dollar sign. If you don’t believe, here’s a true story of a priceless friend in a small town.
Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15) The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15, the day after the feast of the Holy Cross to show the close connection between Jesus' Passion and Mary's Sorrows.
Heroes of the Faith “Terminus, Terminus, Terminus”… the crowd chants in unison. The huge gladiator raises his sword as he looks to the crowd for approval. Thumbs down. But at that moment the soldier beneath him rolls out of the way and lunges for a nearby sword. The crow