Call to Repentance God is looking for one thing, and one thing only: repentance. Those who hear the Word of God preached week after week, yet refuse to apply it to their lives, will be judged more severely than those who never heard it.
The Need to Pray Poem There is a need to pray not only when things are going badly but also when they are going well. As a parent wouldn't you want your children to thank you for the gifts you give them?
Created by God and for God Does your lifestyle and the way in which you spend your time, talent, and treasure reflect your understanding that you were created by God and for Him as well?
Chris Smith Attempts to Restore Mexico City Policy Barack Obama overturned President Reagan’s Mexico City Policy, but pro-life Congressman Chris Smith has introduced a bill to enshrine the policy in law.
What the Pope Sees in Africa Restoring hope to youth, combating AIDS, promoting peace, fostering economic and social aid, and defending the dignity of the African women are among the priorities.
The Right Armor in Battle Challenge: As Easter approaches, humbly recognize your sinfulness and seek God’s healing grace in the sacrament of Confession.
The Royal Official’s Request for a Miracle Challenge: Help your family to have a deeper faith. Bring up a spiritual topic at family dinner and try to encourage a more faith-filled perspective.
The Need for Soul Searching Challenge: Attend Mass today with special fervor, seeking Jesus in the Eucharist, and if possible also receive him in Holy Communion.
Humility in Prayer Challenge: Always make an act of humility at the beginning of your prayer.
The Greatest Commandment Challenge: Before beginning each activity of the day, stop and ask yourself how you can live it with love.
A Heroic Example Challenge: Chat with Saint Joseph at some moment during the day, asking him to teach you how to be serene in times of trial.
Holy Gospel: March 22 "Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." (John 3: 14-21)
Holy Gospel: April 1, 2011 "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength." (Mark 12:28-34)
Holy Gospel: March 19 "Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" (Luke 2: 41-51a)
Blessed Is He Who Does Not Fall Away... Many times in our lives, God throws us a curve ball. How are we to respond so that we hit a home run, rather than strike out?
God’s Way, Not Our Way When you don't understand the stumbling block that is in your path, when you don't know where to turn, remember God is there and touches your life in ways you don't recognize at first but later on it all makes sense.