Category Archives: RC Live

One of the many blessings I receive by working for a Roman Catholic organization is that I visit Rome occasionally. I’ve been there more than a dozen times.  I mention this not to suggest I’m important, but to establish my … Continue reading →

“May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have … Continue reading →

All of us “practicing” Catholics witness the appearance of visitors at Christmas Mass. Some are visiting family and friends.  Some are semi-practicing Catholics who get into the Christmas spirit and decide to see what is happening.  Perhaps some are people … Continue reading →

        The first time I heard the popular new carol “Mary, did you know?” sung by Cee Lo Green, I was struck by a sense of reverence at the depth of the mystery the song lays out. … Continue reading →

I am confirming a rumor you likely have heard for many years.  You won’t be disappointed. Young men studying at the Legion’s seminaries, discerning a call to the priesthood, spend a good deal of time in prayer.  If a man … Continue reading →

Today we present the last three of the nine great stories of Mary’s intercession that men send me. If you like them, check out the first three and the middle three. The last story was the ultimate winner of my … Continue reading →

As we saw before, I asked men to tell me the stories of how Mary helped them. I continue today with three stories as the second of three parts. (4) In February of 2013 I went to Ireland on pilgrimage. … Continue reading →

Mary is mother to us all. I wished I could find more stories of her helping men as some men I’ve met have had a hard time relating to her. When Crossbound Rosaries offered me a free manly paracord rosary, … Continue reading →

It isn’t often that I pry myself from bed at 2:45 a.m.  At that hour, I want to be sleeping, dreaming pleasant dreams of, perhaps, catching a 10-pound bass or the Blackhawks bring home the Stanley Cup (again). I have … Continue reading →