Monthly Archives: August 2010

I’d like to pass on an interesting bit of trivia from Father Daniel Brandenburg, who tends to be a treasury of wisdom and information… Recently a question arose concerning the origin of the “Encounter with Christ” within Regnum Christi. A … Continue reading →

‘During life despise that which will avail you nothing at the hour of death.’  St. Anselm of Canterbury As a priest, I receive many emails, text messages and phone calls like these: “Fr. Michael, please pray for my sister who … Continue reading →

In our very secular world, Mary Anne Marks may be little more than a footnote in history.  But she now resides on my prayer list and already has been an inspiration. Miss Marks is the 2010 Valedictorian of Harvard University.  … Continue reading →

Wrong is wrong even if everybody is doing it, and right is right even if nobody is doing it.’  St. Augustine Peer pressure can push us all down slippery slopes; Christ needs you to be lights that shine in darkness … Continue reading →

‘I can hardly express my joy at seeing the increase of devotion to the Sacred Heart of my Saviour. I seem to live for that alone. Sometimes such an ardent desire to make It reign in all hearts is kindled … Continue reading →

“If a tiny spark of God’s love already burns within you, do not expose it to the wind, for it may get blown out…. Stay quiet with God. Do not spend your time in useless chatter…. Do not give yourself … Continue reading →

Nobody said that marriage is a piece of cake, With your kids in the mix, there is a lot at stake. You said, “In good times and bad, till death do us part.” To persevere to the end, you need … Continue reading →

Juan Carlos Arceo, my friend and colleague with the Legion’s Mexico-based communications team, posted the information below on the Spanish-language version of Regnum Christi Live. This has been a topic of much discussion, so I thought it would be helpful … Continue reading →

I thought it would be helpful to send out this poem that I recently wrote during a few free moments on vacation. An Ode to the Blessed Virgin Mary   Through the darkest of nights and tempestuous seas, Mary shines like … Continue reading →

The events of the last few years have inspired me to reread Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel, The Scarlet Letter. As a consecrated woman of the Regnum Christi Movement I see a striking similarity between the harsh call by some people for … Continue reading →