Monthly Archives: April 2012

“Christianity, in highlighting those values which sustain ethics, does not impose, but rather proposes Christ’s invitation to know the truth which sets us free. The believer is called to offer that truth to his contemporaries, as did the Lord, even … Continue reading →

The text message was simple:  “Are you at your house?” My answer:  “Yes…why?” “Never mind…just don’t leave.” Such an exchange might be exciting, frightening or joyful – depending on the person involved in the exchange.  In this case, the person … Continue reading →

“The nation doesn’t simply need what we have. It needs what we are.” St. Edith Stein Does America need more incredible athletes? Does America need more attractive models and movie stars? Does America need more “Tech Gurus”? America needs Saints!! … Continue reading →

“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what is still possible for you to do.” … Continue reading →

1. Avoid dating. Better to socialize as a group; most teenagers are not mature enough to enter into an intense relationship. 2. Curfew. Parents should be at the door ready to smell their breath, ask questions and exact tough punishments … Continue reading →

Tips for Forging Strong Family Bonds 1. Family prayer is the “super glue” of family unity. Sunday Mass, grace before meals, daily rosary and Scriptural reading, etc… 2. Family meals are fundamental. Even if it means having a snack and … Continue reading →

I get to breakfast a little before the community. The jam containers lie in the middle of the table. Today, amidst the dozen peach jams, there is one strawberry jam. I grab it and some fresh bread. At snack, a … Continue reading →

Material things come and go, but Thornwood came and went perhaps quicker than most.  I was deeply saddened when I heard the news – who would not be, who had found there a home. And yet we have no lasting … Continue reading →

I received this video from Fr Peter Devereux, LC.   It is a great report on the Malinalco Mission currently underway in Mexico.  You’ll see and hear from participants from all branches of the Movement — Legionary, consecrated and non-consecrated … Continue reading →

Legionary Fr Walter Schu shared his homily for Good Friday with me…I believe it is worth sharing with all of you.  God Bless you during these holy days. Dolor Mea—Pondus Meum (My Suffering is My Weight) Good Friday Homily ICAS … Continue reading →