Category Archives: RC Live

I’ve always been amazed by the description of Solomon’s Temple: the dimensions, the gold, the cedar, the massive cherubim statues (1 Kings 6). It’s grandiose! The Israelites fostered a breathtaking awe for the presence of God in their midst. No … Continue reading →

Christ deserves our trust. In the reading from the book of wisdom the people want to put someone to the test to see if he is worthy of being trusted. This person in Christ. In the gospel He tells his disciples … Continue reading →

Nearly four years ago I received (reluctantly) an iPhone, a model 4s.  It was my first venture into the world of smart phones, a world I had long resisted. Well, there is nothing worse than a convert (to the smart … Continue reading →

     “The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit.” — St. Anthony Having spent 10 years of my youth carrying golf bags, there were certain members that were a … Continue reading →

I’m going to break a couple of my own rules for writing in this space today.  First, I’m going to be really critical of a specific organization:  CNN.  Second, I’m going to mention partisan politics, although neither for nor against … Continue reading →

     “Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey. They must have the Passion of Christ deeply embedded in their minds and hearts, because only from … Continue reading →

It is essential to carry our cross if we are to be a follower of Christ, as He tells us in the gospel. He tells us this to show us that we can’t turn away when it gets hard. Everything … Continue reading →

This past month Pope Francis spoke at the 5th General Chapter of the Schoenstatt Fathers. He said, “You know that a charism is not a museum piece, which remains intact in a showcase, to be contemplated and nothing more. Fidelity, … Continue reading →

Ah, Rome.  The eternal city.  Center of my faith, where St. Paul stood – and died – in the face of the massive pagan empire. What better place to find inspiration?  What a perfect place to make a commitment for … Continue reading →

“Pray without ceasing on behalf of other men…For cannot he that falls rise again?” — St. Ignatius of Antioch St. Monica prayed ceaselessly for her reckless and arrogant son, St. Augustine, and without doubt, these graces eventually kicked in and … Continue reading →