What is Hope?
Faith, hope and love. We see these words printed on t-shirts, home décor and coffee mugs. Did you know that they are more than just a nice phrase? They are the three theological virtues. The theological virtues relate directly to God. They dispose Christians to live in a relationship with the Holy Trinity. (Catechism of... Continue reading→
The Ultimate Gift
The Christmas toy catalogs have already begun to show up in the mailbox. My children have been paging through them multiple times, circling items that meet their eyes and asking if they can put them on their Christmas lists. Toys, electronics, and decorations are beginning to fill store shelves and soon we will see ads... Continue reading→
Learning to Carry Our Crosses
We all have different crosses to bear in life. We all have many differences from our fellow human beings, but one of the things we have in common is that we will all struggle. We will all do battle against the temptation and vices of the devil. Looking around, it might be hard to foresee... Continue reading→
Preparing for a Peaceful Death with St. Joseph
In this month of the Holy Souls, as we pray for the faithful departed, we would be remiss if we did not also consider our own death. We probably all agree that a peaceful death is the ideal situation. Who better to turn to for help than Saint Joseph, the patron of departing souls and... Continue reading→
Observing the Month of the Holy Souls
We kicked off this month with the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, more commonly known as All Souls Day, on November 2. But let’s not forget that the entire month of November is dedicated to remembering the Holy Souls. Who are the Holy Souls? I’m so glad you asked. The Holy Souls are all... Continue reading→
Should We Ask God for Signs to Direct Our Life?
Is it ever okay to ask God for a sign when discerning a serious decision that pertains to God’s will for our life? Cale tackled this question on a recent episode of The Cale Clarke Show and showed why it might not always be the best idea, even though there are scriptural precedents. In Chapter... Continue reading→
Why the saints can do great things
In September, we celebrated two important events in the life of the family of God here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We marked the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. We also offered the closing Mass for the jubilee year commemorating the 250th anniversary of Los Angeles’ first church, Mission... Continue reading→
Our Identity as Beloved
Josh Raymond, on a recent episode of The Inner Life, recalled a story from his freshman year of high school when he and his classmates were tasked with giving speeches for their public speaking class. Josh had chosen to speak about the assassination of JFK and his assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. In preparation, Josh meticulously... Continue reading→
Fighting Sloth and Acedia
By his own admission, Josh Raymond can’t multitask. He finds it extremely difficult to fend off distractions when he’s trying to get work done, especially if those distractions are television or music. Television draws us in with its bright colors and lights, a moving picture that hasn’t ceased to amaze the human eye since its... Continue reading→
Dr. Matthew Levering on the Journey to Theology
Recently on The Cale Clarke Show, Cale hosted famed theologian Dr. Matthew Levering to talk about the intersection of theology and everyday life. Dr. Levering holds the James N. and Mary D. Perry Jr. Chair of Theology at Mundelein Seminary. He has written several books, including Participatory Biblical Exegesis, The Abuse of Conscience, and Proofs... Continue reading→
Did the Devil Make Me Do It?
A film came out last year called The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. The plot of the movie, as all of The Conjuring movies are, was based on a true story of demonic possession. In this particular installation, a man named Arne Johnson is charged with murdering his landlord, but according to him... Continue reading→
The Power of Silence
“The Lord’s life was marked by silence. He was born in the stillness of the night. He rose from the dead in the stillness of the night. But I think His time in the desert just before He began His public ministry is the template for all of us. A fruitful life is one that... Continue reading→
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