Saints to help us discover the extraordinary in the ordinary
Daily we experience the punishments incurred by our first parents’ fall: sickness, pain, the toil of work, life’s tediousness. We…
How Eucharistic processions teach we are Eucharistic people
Eucharistic processions are beautiful to behold. Christ, carried out to the streets, provides images of the God-man who walked the…
8 ways to honor Mary this May
Our Lady plays a pivotal role in our salvation. The Church asserts this, bestowing the titles “Co-redemptrix” and “Mediatrix of…
Gazing upon the crucifix helps us grow in virtue
Almost 11 years ago during a semester abroad in Rome, some classmates and I opted for a day trip to…
Let God transform the love in your heart
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” I once relayed to my classes on Ash Wednesday. Not surprisingly, my…
How to live for heaven here and now
Several years ago, I climbed the tower of the Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney stone. Though I could have…
What starry nights, church ceilings and St. Elizabeth of the Trinity teach us about eternity
Occasionally when I witness a particularly breathtaking starry night, I recall the phrases from Coldplay’s song, “Yellow” — “Look at…
The book that taught me ‘everything is grace’
When life smoothly sails along and everything seems to be going according to plan, it is easy to fall into…