The same prompting that told me to serve a mission told me to think about why Christ would say "Verily, verily" (or as it could be translated "Truly, truly") about eating His Flesh and drinking His Blood.
Conversion Story: The True Mission
Guest Post: Visions of St. Hildegard of Bingen
The Six Days of Creation from Scivias By Phillip Campbell One of the most exceptional saints of the 12th century was the German nun, St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179). Though St. Hildegard spent the majority of her life confined to the abbey of Disibodenberg on the Rhine, she was one of the most creative and… Continue reading Guest Post: Visions of St. Hildegard of Bingen
Three Royal Catholic Saints — Part II
The fact of owning wealth or a title won’t bar you from the goal of sanctity any more than being a pauper will get you to Heaven.
Conversion Story: “You Are God’s Child Too.”
During the consecration, Father Jim, a former tax collector from Massachusetts, invited the small congregation to circle the altar. I didn’t join as I wasn’t going to receive the Eucharist, but Father Jim looked at me and invited me to the circle, saying “You are God’s child too.”
Poems & Church-Mice
This year I am aiming to write a poem a day, and most of them have something spiritual to them. Here are my last two; I think they are particularly cute. I hope you enjoy! Check back as I share more while I make progress, and if you want to see them as I write… Continue reading Poems & Church-Mice
St. Catherine of Siena: Doctor of the Church
There are currently four female Doctors of the Church. These are St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Hildegard of Bingen and St. Catherine of Siena.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Teaching Americans to Pray
Sometimes she felt lonely in the isolated life she lived, and in those moments the Bible was her greatest companion. In this way, she became acquainted with God early in life, growing in piety and security in faith.
St. Therese of Lisieux: Who’s That Nun?
In October, many baffled non-Catholics scratch their heads as their Catholic friends share images and quotes of a nun who died long ago. She is a Saint in the eyes of the Church, but many cannot fathom why.
St. John Paul II: “We Want God”
Be not afraid in the face of evil. Be not afraid to speak up for what is right. What we need now is a million more people chanting We want God.
Conversion Story: The Most Important Love
Growing up, I was the son of a father who left the Church after Confirmation and a mother who had no interest in organized religion, or any religion of the sort. The environment at home was unsupportive and toxic. What I did have, however, was a paternal grandmother who was an old-school Catholic.
