When God Tells Us No, Not Yet, or Not Now
If you have kids, you’ve probably (and hopefully) had to deal with saying no to your kids at some point in their lives. And if you don’t have kids, you must remember when you were a kid yourself and your parents had to tell you no. In the moment, the child in the situation rarely...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→
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→
St. Charles Borromeo on The Season of Advent
NOTE: This pastoral letter (Acta Ecclesiae Mediolanensis, t. 2, Lugduni, 1683, 916-917) was taken from a reading in iBreviary, also available as an app. Beloved, now is the acceptable time spoken of by the Spirit, the day of salvation, peace and reconciliation: the great season of Advent. This is the time eagerly awaited by the...Continue reading→
Thanking Christ the King
This year we made November a special month of thanksgiving, thanking God for all those who have gone before us and who have impacted our lives, celebrating All Saints and All Souls Day. Then we thanked God for the many the living who, in quiet or profound ways, have accompanied, shaped, and helped us grow....Continue reading→
Thanking God for his Channels of Grace
November should be a month and season of thanksgiving that culminates on Thanksgiving Day. We are grateful to God for those saints and sinners who are now with our Lord and who have enriched our lives. We wouldn’t be here without them. We also should be grateful to God for the various family, friends, fellow...Continue reading→
Preparing for Christmas: Following the Example of the Three Kings
Advent is a season of anticipation, a sacred time when we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas. As the world around us rushes into materialistic pursuits, the Church invites us to slow down, reflect, and enter into a time of waiting and preparation. Through prayer, reflection, and acts of kindness, Advent...Continue reading→
Childlike Faith
If you have been around kids long enough you know that they are full of energy and that their joy and laughter is contagious. Their imaginations are vast and their ability to move on from disappointment quickly. There are many days I wonder how my two year old can keep going long past her nap...Continue reading→
Padre Pio: The Holy Spirit and Redemptive Suffering
St. Padre Pio, the humble Capuchin friar, captured the hearts of millions through his extraordinary spiritual gifts and unwavering devotion to Christ. Known for his deep love for God and compassionate intercessions, Padre Pio’s life was one of surrender to the Holy Spirit, allowing this divine presence to guide him through both joy and suffering....Continue reading→
5 Steps You Can Take to Become a Saint
On November 1, we celebrate All Saints Day, a commemoration of all the holy people who have made it to heaven. It’s a celebration of those who have fought the good fight, stayed the course, and crossed the finish line. That is the goal, after all, for all Christians. Those men and women who have...Continue reading→
The Family Rosary Across America at St. John Vianney College Seminary
On Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, became a radiant center of faith and unity as Father Francis “Rocky” Hoffman and Archbishop Bernard Hebda led the Family Rosary Across America. This powerful event brought people together to pray for the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary on the feast...Continue reading→
Week 2 of the Month of the Rosary: The Family
As the Month of the Rosary continues, I invite you to come with your prayers and intentions again this week to the Family Rosary Across America LIVE broadcast! This week, we will focus our prayers on The Family. Bring your requests to our global prayer community, whether they are for family harmony, members that are...Continue reading→
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