(Plain Text Version) (This article was originally published in March, 2021.) The three common practices for Lent, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, are all expressions of humility. When we are humble, we know our proper place in the world. We are still aware that there are good things about us, but we give up the ideaContinue reading “Lent, Part 3”
Category Archives: Finding Happiness In a Troubled World
Not Sure About God? Ask Him.
(Plain Text Version) Our Investments Every day, we make investments in our future. The investments can be simple, like taking the dog out or setting an alarm clock. They can very big, like marriage or career decisions. We may not realize it, but there is a fundamental belief which can guide all our decisions. ThisContinue reading “Not Sure About God? Ask Him.”
Helping Mothers to Make the Good Choice
The widespread killing of the unborn is the work of Satan, the Enemy of God, and the Enemy of the human race. Abortion is a serious injustice against the child. Our role, however, is not to judge but to help. (Plain Text Version) The Reality of the Devil The widespread killing of the unborn isContinue reading “Helping Mothers to Make the Good Choice”
Christ Suffered and Died, Part 2
(Plain Text Version) Christ Suffered and Died for Us, Part 2 All four of the Gospels describe the sufferings, death, and burial of Christ in detail. Jesus not only suffered, but He died. Death was the punishment earned by Adam and Eve when they disobeyed God’s command. Although Jesus was totally blameless, He submitted toContinue reading “Christ Suffered and Died, Part 2”
Lent, Part 3
(Plain Text Version) (This article was originally published in March, 2021.) The three common practices for Lent, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, are all expressions of humility. When we are humble, we know our proper place in the world. We are still aware that there are good things about us, but we give up the ideaContinue reading “Lent, Part 3”
Lent, Part 2
(Plain Text Version) Lent, Part 2: To Pray Is To Be Alive (This article was originally published in March, 2021) Pray, and You Will Get to Heaven! St. Alphonsus Liguori wrote a very simple saying which can be the guide for our entire life: “Those who pray are certainly saved; those who do notContinue reading “Lent, Part 2”
Christ Suffered and Died, Part 1
(Plain Text Version) There is so much to learn about God’s great love for us! The Apostles’ Creed says that Jesus “…suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried…” Could God have said: “Don’t worry about it” after we disobeyed Him? If He did, there would no justice. Without justice, we would haveContinue reading “Christ Suffered and Died, Part 1”
Advent: Waiting For the Savior
(Plain Text Version) Advent is the time to prepare for Christmas, which is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent began on Sunday, November 28, and will end on Christmas Eve. While we celebrate Christ’s first coming as an infant, we look forward to His second coming, when all things will be madeContinue reading “Advent: Waiting For the Savior”
What Is Freedom?
(Plain Text Version) On September 23, 2021, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded to a question on her support for a law which would over-ride any and all restrictions on abortion: “I believe that God has given us a free will to honor our responsibilities.” Ms. Pelosi is claiming that we don’t have to obeyContinue reading “What Is Freedom?”
“… His Only Son…”
(Plain Text Version) We can become so used to the name of Jesus that we could forget how everything depends on Him. As we go through our days, many ideas come and go. We deal with problems. We enjoy what we like. We avoid what we don’t like. How easy it is to forget theContinue reading ““… His Only Son…””
St. John Bosco News and Notes 