You are never to old to serve God, and in fact from the Christian way of life, there is no retirement.  Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Polycarp. He payed the ultimate price of martyrdom when he was 86 years old. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today the Church sets aside the violet vestments for Lent in exchange for white since today is the celebration of the feast of the Chair of St. Peter. This is the day we remember that Christ chooses Peter as the rock on which he will build His Church. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Many people think that just because they experience great temptation, that they are a bad person. Today’s Gospel on the temptations of Jesus are a good anecdote to that. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fasting is a way of simplifying our lives. When we fast, we offer up superfluous things and from the money that is saved, we have resources to share with those in greater need. Giving to those in greater need is called almsgiving. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In this year’s message for Lent, Pope Francis talks about the three traditional Lenten practices; prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. He also talks about the three theological virtues; faith, hope, and love. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

As we begin this holy season of Lent in this year that continues to be a challenge because of the Pandemic, we can take comfort in listening to the message of Pope Francis which is titled, “Lent; a time for renewing Faith, Hope, and Love.” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On Ash Wednesday when we receive ashes on our head,  The priest will say one of two things. One is; “Repent and believe in the gospels.” The other is; “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today is Mardi Gras and many people will be celebrating by over indulging the day before Lent begins. While it is ok to have a good time, the meaning of Lent is often lost to so many people who do not take it seriously. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today is the anniversary of the death of a man who was an Apostle of the Sacred Heart. Saint Claude La Colombière was a Jesuit priest and spiritual director of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Leprosy or Hansen’s disease was greatly feared in the ancient world. So much so that religious laws designed to protect the community were extremely rigorous. In today’s gospel we hear the story of when Jesus heals the leper. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On this day in 2005, Sister Lucia died. She was born Lucia dos Santos but in religious life she was know as Sister Lucia of Jesus and of the Immaculate Heart. She was one of three children our Lady appeared to in 1917 in Fatima Portugal. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On this year’s Annual World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis gave us the following prayer: “To Mary mother of mercy and health of the infirm, I entrust the sick healthcare workers and all those who generously assist our suffering brothers and sisters. From the grotto of Lourdes, and her many other shrines throughout the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more