I wish that I could say that I am always focused on the task at hand, that I am always paying attention to what is important, etc. The truth of the matter is that 80% of the time, I am watching some sort of movie in my head and not truly being present even though it totally seems like I am.

Next time you glance at a crucifix, simply stop. Pause your day, and just gaze at Jesus for ten seconds.

Well, this one cool guy named Pope St. John Paul ll added a new group of mysteries to the previous three (Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious). In October of 2002, the “Luminous” mysteries were added.

Hello, I am writing this blog because I feel that the majority of people do not realize the true meaning of Christmas, especially in the secular world we live in. If you asked random people off the street what the true meaning of Christmas is, they probably could not tell you. The true meaning of Christmas, and the thing that everyone should be celebrating, is the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ in a little town called Bethlehem.

She stretched her whole little body up to reach the handle, which was as big as she is and held it with one hand while the other little hand wrapped around the door itself. She pulled with all her might but at best succeeded in keeping it from closing any further. No way was she getting that door open and as her strength wavered the door started inching closed.

For the same reasons the Christians read The City of God 1500 years ago, we can read The City of God today. We must, then, review The City of God under the principle by which it was written.

Why do we say the Rosary in the first place? The answer is rather simple and straightforward. It is the easiest and most pleasing prayer we can offer to God after the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

When the sun goes down and the moon can finally be seen, the light that is given off from the moon is the light that it received from the sun. The moon just reflects the light of the sun. It always has. So why do I bring this up? I want to tell you about two people who reflect off of each other and are just like the sun and the moon.

“It’s time to enter the sanctuary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary”. Riding out a storm takes on a whole different meaning when you are in a safe place. It’s time to enter the ark not made by human hands. It’s time to enter the ark God is providing for you and me at this time in history.

You jerk back, shocked that he’s made eye contact with you. But then he motions you closer. You draw near, your heart burning as you realize this is no ordinary baby. This is the Son of the living God. Jesus the Christ.

Trust Him, not yourself. All He needs is your “yes”! Take that “Leap of Faith” today!

What do you think? Does everyone suffer? Think of the most joyful person you know. Do they suffer?

By our crosses, we learn to rely on God more fully.

"Who is going to save our Church? Not our bishops, not our priests and religious. It is up to you, the people. You have the minds, the eyes, the ears to save the Church. Your mission is to see that your priests act like priests, your bishops, like bishops, and your religious act like religious." Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

If you work out, think about making your workout a Prayer Workout for someone who is struggling. If you want to work out but lack motivation, then try a Prayer Workout and do it for someone else.