In preparation for our Catechist Formation in-service in August, we were asked to read Sherry A. Weddell's book "Forming Intentional...

Hello dear readers, brothers and sisters. As a cradle Catholic, I have heard the parable of the Good Samaritan many times, I even posted...

In his Encyclical, Fratelli Tutti (All Brothers), Pope Francis dedicates a chapter to remind us to be present to those in need of help,...

My IFIT fitness trainer, Tommy Rivers Puzey, went through a serious illness a couple of years ago. He was very close to succumbing to a...

Bishop Robert Barron was exceptionally "on fire" today. As you know Bishop Barrón was inspired to develop the Word on Fire network. I am...

I don't know about you but sometimes I get distracted by life when listening to others and sometimes I am preoccupied with formulating...

I am humbled when I observe the devoted parishioners in silent prayer or joined in soothing song in the small chapel where the Blessed...

CCC 2559 “Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God.” 4 But when we pray, do we...

Msgr. James Vlaun shares a brief reflection regarding his Journey and encouragement for all of us. https://youtu.be/vAjvdi2nylc

I received my Angelus News magazine yesterday. I was too tired to read it and waited until this morning to read it with fresh eyes and a...

A full-rigged ship under an unfurled sail makes a beautiful picture, but it does not move without wind. Without "the breath of life,"...

Our baptism is a defining moment in our lives. It is a powerful affirmation of God's love for us. The baptism by water and the Holy...

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord “The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught that I may know how to sustain with...

This morning I was enjoying the warmth of the morning sun when I looked over at our fig tree, planted last Spring. Just a few weeks ago,...

I had the opportunity to attend RECongress for the first time. I was so inspired by the many stories of renewal. The opening ceremony...

How many times have we failed to recognize Jesus in our lives? The Road to Emmaus is one of my favorite bible stories. In this video,...

I completed a couple of observations in the last few weeks of other catechists' instruction. What I re-discovered was that experienced,...

I recently returned to my IFIT treadmill fitness program. I discovered that one of my favorite IFIT trainers has a new series called...

Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS...

A component of my training through One Faith, One Mission, a catechist theological educational program through the Los Angeles,...