Monthly Archives: August 2013

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord… These are the first words of the Magnificat prayer uttered by the Virgin Mary as she greets her cousin Elizabeth in the tale of the Visitation, detailed in the Gospel of Luke. … Continue reading →

Thanks to the persistence of the Holy Spirit, and after having a close call accident, Fr. Timothy Moran LC was called to share the following article: When I was a boy, anytime I complained to my mom about a stomach … Continue reading →

“With God’s permission…hope and love are put to the test.”  — St. Faustina During one of our home visits at the family mission in Avondale, PA., we spent time with a young mom with cancer. Her head was completely bald, … Continue reading →

“Those who are in love with applause have their spirits starved not only when they are blamed off-hand, but even when they fail to be constantly praised.”  — St. John Chrysostom Christ worked this miracle at the Wedding at Cana … Continue reading →

We are almost finished with our last mission trip this summer to Haiti. It is bittersweet to think that I will be back to the comfort of “home” in a couple of days. I will be glad to be back … Continue reading →

I’m in my second week of missions in Haiti. The longer that I stay, the more that I learn from the people. The more that I love them. The chapel at the Missionaries of Charity (MC) children’s home is simple, … Continue reading →

Anytime you go on a mission such as we are on here in Haiti, the big question always comes up…whether it is verbalized or not. Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? I am not going … Continue reading →

Have you ever taken a good look at your own hands?  What stories do they tell about you?  What calluses and scars do you carry?  How much can you lift?  And how much can you hold? Really, the hand is … Continue reading →

Regnum Christi consecrated woman Jana Crea is currently in Haiti serving on two consecutive mission weeks. In addition to Jana, this Mission Youth program is being staffed by Fr. Michael Mitchell LC, Fr. Aaron Smith LC, Br. Adam Zettel LC, … Continue reading →

Spe Savi is the encyclical letter on Hope. It is a masterpiece that analyzes contemporary culture and lays out conditions and foundations for a hope-filled future. In a moment of renewal like the one we are currently in, I think … Continue reading →