Easter is the highest feast of the liturgical year, celebrating Christ’s definitive victory over death. Yet for many Catholics, the joy of the Paschal liturgy may feel distant — because it does not always reflect the state of one’s soul. My Reflection 1. I have known and met Catholics when I …
J.M.J. March 19 is a date I never forget—the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Mary’s husband and the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since the time I consecrated myself to him, I have always considered him my father, my protector, and my guide. My whole family also made our consecration …
J.M.J. To my dear Readers, May the joy of the Holy Family fill our hearts this Christmas season, and may our family be abundantly blessed with peace, love, health, and happiness in the coming year—2025 A.D., the Year of Our Lord and the Jubilee Year as Pilgrims of Hope. A …
This morning, I woke up to #Germany trending on X (formerly Twitter) and read about a tragic event where a man from Saudi Arabia intentionally plowed his car at high speed into crowds at a Christmas market (Weihnachtsmärkte) in Magdeburg, Germany, committing a horrific terrorist attack. While some reports mention …
Yesterday, I encountered two small coincidences that intrigued me. That morning, I was reading about a younger Mother Angelica, known then as Rita Antoinette Rizzo, who suffered from severe abdominal pain despite extensive medical treatment. Her mother took her to Rhoda Wise, a mystic known for her spiritual gifts and …
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