Lord, Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary
There is a simple Christian hymn that has stayed with many people over the years. Its title alone is enough to prompt a profound question: “Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary.”
Hidden Souls
Recently, I had the great blessing of making a pilgrimage to Quito, Ecuador, to pray at the site of Our Lady of Good Success. It was a deeply moving experience, and I have continued to reflect on her messages since returning home.
The Renewal of the Holy Priesthood
Today I would like to reflect on the renewal of the holy priesthood. It is a subject that should be close to the heart of every Catholic because there can be no renewal of the Church without a renewal of her priests.
The Final Battle: Sodom, Fatima, and Our Times
At Fatima, the Blessed Mother warned Sister Lucia that the final battle would be over marriage and the family. When we look at our world today, we can see how true that warning was…
This is My Own, My Native Land
There is something deep within the human heart that longs for home. God created us that way. We long to belong – to a family, to a community, to a people. Love of one’s country, rightly understood, is not merely a political sentiment; it is a natural expression of gratitude for the place where God has planted us.
How Long, Oh Lord?
One of the most haunting questions in all of Sacred Scripture comes not from the earth, but from Heaven. It comes from the souls of the martyrs gathered beneath the heavenly altar.
A Father for Every Soul
As we approach Father’s Day, many of us find ourselves thinking about our fathers. Some remember a father who was strong, faithful, and loving.
Love: An Eternal Definition
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. What is God trying to teach us through this image? What is He saying to His Church? What is He saying to each of us?
If I Only Had a Heart
Most of us remember the story of “The Wizard of Oz.” Â
Dorothy needed a home. The Scarecrow wanted a brain. The Cowardly Lion wanted courage. And the Tin Man wanted a heart…
A Mother’s Love
There are certain sounds that stay with us all our lives. The soft voice of a mother singing beside a bed. The creak of a rocking chair in the quiet of the evening. The whisper of bedtime prayers. The sound of footsteps coming quickly when a child cries in the night.
The Sound of Silence: Silencing the Holy Ghost
There is an old song by Simon & Garfunkel called “The Sound of Silence.” Many of you know it. One line says, “People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening.” Those words have echoed in my mind as we approach Pentecost.
The Crisis of Forgetting
The crisis of our age is not merely rebellion against truth. It is the slow training of souls to forget it.