Monthly Archives: March 2012

Card. Velasio de Paolis has clearly indicated that our most important reform is revising the constitutions. However, I am sure a few of you out there wonder what that means? To a certain extent it is a like a family … Continue reading →

“I am of such a nature that fear makes me recoil. With love, I not only advance, I fly!” (St. Therese of Lisieux) When I feel a little tired and worn down, I think of Christ and try to show … Continue reading →

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to … Continue reading →

1. Car time: Constant awareness of the presence of Christ as your traveling companion, friend and older brother. Strive for conversations with Christ or the Blessed Mother from the heart, taking a break from technology and re-charging your spiritual batteries. … Continue reading →

“Obedience does not mean the execution of the orders that are given by a drill sergeant. It springs rather from the love of an order, and love of him who gave it. The merit of obedience is less in the … Continue reading →

An iPhone app I really like is Laudate, which has a wealth of Catholic resources.  And…it just got better with the addition of the Regnum Christi Daily Meditations.  You fellow iPhone addicts can listen on the go.  (And, well, so … Continue reading →

“When we ingest the Eucharist in reality we are ingesting the Godhead…because His Body and Blood are diffused through our members we become partakers of the divine nature.” – St. Cyril of Alexandria I just googled “Finding happiness and peace” … Continue reading →

“Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future.”  (St. Francis de Sales) I just have to share this short quote with you from St. Frances de Sales.  One of the biggest battles many of us have in our … Continue reading →

“Since Christ Himself said in reference to the bread: “This is My Body,” who will dare remain hesitant? And since with equal clarity He asserted: “This is My Blood,” who will dare entertain any doubt and say that this is … Continue reading →

I went to St John Lateran on March 1st. I wasn’t looking at art, I wasn’t meeting anyone, and I wasn’t even there for a religious ceremony. The diocese of Rome decided to organize a series of talks on handing … Continue reading →