Monthly Archives: February 2012

Despite a week of negative media bombardments against the future survival of the consecrated women of Regnum Christi, the fourteen seniors of Immaculate Conception Academy in Wakefield, Rhode Island visited Mater Ecclesiae College – the formation center for the consecrated … Continue reading →

“Blessed are they who are tempted! It is when the devil sees that a soul is tending towards union with God that he redoubles his efforts.” (St. John Vianney) The devil’s greatest fear is seeing our desire for holiness and … Continue reading →

I wish you all a blessed Lent. Below are some words from Pope Benedict’s Ash Wednesday address. He describes the 40 days of Lent as an experience of a desert in which we can experience God and His love in … Continue reading →

“We meet no ordinary people in our lives.” ― C.S. Lewis I recently had breakfast with a businessman in DC and while waiting in the lobby, I was deeply impressed by the faith of the receptionist. At one point she … Continue reading →

“We can never have too much confidence in our God who is so mighty and so merciful. As we hope in him, so shall we receive.” (St. Therese of Lisieux) It’s never too late to be a Saint. St. Augustine, … Continue reading →

Being in an international community of over 200 brothers has some funny moments:   When we watched the Super Bowl (Monday morning since it began at about 1am here) the schedule said “Final of the Super Bowl” as if all … Continue reading →

With trepidation, I walked from the airport into the cold northern wind to my waiting ride.  The man who offered his hand in greeting had a warm smile and easy demeanor. But like many men I would meet over the … Continue reading →

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” (Blessed Mother Theresa) I can only visualize my mom with a humble and generous smile on her face. Her smile … Continue reading →

Friends….I want to pass on this note from Lou Judd, friend and apostle… Just wanted to give everyone a heads up … The Northern Kentucky Conquest Club organized some fundraisers so we could “host” a billboard for a few weeks. … Continue reading →

Paola Trevino, a consecrated woman of Regnum Christi, has me thinking about my typical approach to sacrifice during Lent — and how I think too narrowly.  I’m probably like many folks; I give up something I like — ice cream, cappuccino, … Continue reading →