As we approach the end of the year, I took a look at all the articles I saved and filed under “write about the Rosary connection to this someday.” Well, someday is now. It’s time to clean house. Since I’m on a Marion kick lately with the release of my latest video on the benefits […]
Why Men Especially Need Mary Read More »
I don’t know if you’ve ever encountered this uncomfortable situation when you were young — running into your teacher outside of school at a restaurant, bank, or supermarket. I was often confused on how I should act because there was a person who was an authority figure in one context but a “regular person” in
Priests are People Too — Pope Francis’ July Intention Read More »
The Bible is full of parallels. It may be parallel themes between Old and New Testament readings or accounts of different people having similar encounters with God. We see one such parallel between the story of Mary in the Annunciation and that of Zechariah, husband of Mary’s cousin Elizabeth. We pray and meditate on these readings,
Two Different Responses to God’s Unbelievable Plan Read More »
I’m a lector at my parish. One of the perks of serving as a lector is that my parish provides me with a workbook for the readings that contain explanations and commentary. Reading this book during the week helps me obtain a deeper understanding of the readings at Sunday Mass. I want to start providing you insight
How Rosary Prayer Teaches the Glory of Humility Read More »
The Gospel for January 23, 2011 is from Matthew 4:12-23 and focuses on Jesus calling Peter, Andrew, and James to be His apostles. This Gospel has parallels with the First Joyful Mystery of the rosary — The Annunciation. In that mystery, Mary accepts God’s plans for Her in being the mother of Jesus. She accepted
Gospel for January 23, 2011 — What is Holding you Back? Read More »
