Have You Called Your Mother Today?
“Have you called your mother today?” Whenever we are visiting with some of our elderly Sisters, one of them loves to ask us this question. She is referring to Mary and reminding us to call on her and spend time with her every day of our lives. This Sister is a shining example of this....
Christ Is the Chair
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, which commemorates Christ’s choosing Peter to sit in his place as the servant-authority of the whole Church. When I meditate on the feast day and on St. Peter, I am reminded how human Peter was. At some points, he clearly “got it” and would...
The Gift of Wonder
“I understood that if, in the order of nature, Jesus is pleased to sow beneath our feet such delightful marvels, it is only to aid us in reading into the more hidden mysteries of a superior order that He is working at times in souls.” St. Thérèse of Lisieux Throughout the year, God has given...
The Strength of Christ’s Baptism: When Life-Threatening Stresses are a Normal Feature of Life
Perhaps you are familiar with the famous prayer called “The Breastplate of St. Patrick.” It is a perfect prayer to begin as soon as we open our eyes in the morning. Even if you don’t memorize the whole prayer, once you are familiar with it, you can make it up as you go, personalizing it...
