Practicing True Christian Charity
God could have come to us in a blazing chariot flanked by light, laurels, and lavish luxury. He could have chosen to be born to a king and queen or another form of royalty. He could have chosen to become a man with status, wealth, and power. Any number of outstanding traits could have... Continue reading→
How to Get Out of a Rut
Have you found yourself in a funk lately? Are you not as satisfied or happy in your life as you expected to be? Are you trying to look at things in a positive light but finding it difficult? Many people feel the same way. Sometimes, it feels like our minds and bodies are cooperating against... Continue reading→
Meet Zoe Dongas, a National Eucharistic Pilgrim
Meet Zoe Dongas, a Filipino-American actor and dedicated Young Catholic Professional in New York. Zoe is preparing to undertake the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a journey of not only miles but of faith, stretching from the verdant landscapes of Connecticut to the anticipated National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. This event, noteworthy as the first of its... Continue reading→
Blessed the Peacemaker (Commandment 7)
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God (Matthew 5:9). Peacemakers love peace, working to heal discord between people and to reconcile sinners estranged from God. “Sowing peace all around us: that is holiness” (Gaudete et Exsultate, 89). Peace is innate to man’s vocation, felt in our natural desire and aspiration... Continue reading→
How Comparison is the Enemy of Gratitude
How many times a day do you tell yourself that you aren’t good enough or don’t have enough? How many times a day do you thank God for the ways that you have been blessed? The quickest way to ingratitude is to compare yourself to others. When you spend more time looking at what others... Continue reading→
Stop Resisting A Rest
Cale Clarke recently returned from holiday, and he had some important things to say about the value of taking a rest, indulging in healthy leisure, and detaching from work for a time. As he shared on The Cale Clarke Show, Cale and his wife paid a visit to Cale’s hometown, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. They... Continue reading→
The Dangerous Return of Manifestation
In 2006, a woman named Rhonda Byrne wrote a book called The Secret, in which she detailed her “trade secrets” for attaining everything that she wanted in life. It’s based on a few ideas including the law of attraction, manifestation, new thought, and the idea that one’s thoughts can directly and decisively change one’s life.... Continue reading→
Marital Love and Fidelity
Purity of heart is essential for a relationship with God, especially since the pure union of a man and woman in a lifelong marriage reflects God’s image and likeness as a Trinity of persons. All sinful lust distorts marriage and thus distorts God’s image and likeness; and we cannot see God through a distorted image.... Continue reading→
Restless Hearts and Restless Souls
“You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” We all know these words of St. Augustine very well, but how much impact do they have on our relationship with God? How much do we truly trust God to lead the way? Are we truly happy... Continue reading→
Is My Sin Unforgivable?
“I’ve been a long-time listener, and I’m struggling with faith and belief in God, and I have no sense of His presence or love for me. And I feel angry and abandoned and like I’m being punished by Him.” That was Erin, a listener of The Patrick Madrid Show from La Habra, CA who called in... Continue reading→
Eyes Ordered for Love
Our Lord links the beatitude, Blessed are the pure in heart, to the sixth and ninth commandments— Thou shalt not commit adultery nor covet thy neighbor’s wife. As Christ says: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that every one who looks lustfully at a... Continue reading→
Blessed are the Pure of Heart
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God (Matthew 5:18). Pope Francis notes: This Beatitude speaks of those whose hearts are simple, pure and undefiled, for a heart capable of love admits nothing that might harm, weaken or endanger that love. The Bible uses the heart to describe our real intentions, the... Continue reading→
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