Through her work with the poorest of the poor, St. Teresa of Calcutta became a well-known name across the world. People saw her as humble, joyful, sacrificing, and faithful. All of these are true, but it was only after her death that another side of her spiritual life was revealed. “Hidden from everybody, even from […]Read more

Hopefully, you have a crucifix and other images of Christ in your home. It’s also possible that you have a statue or image of the Blessed Mother or some of your favorite saints as well. Many Non-Catholic Christians struggle to understand our relationship with Mary and the saints. Some even condemn the devotion as “idolatry”. […]Read more

Eschatology is the theological study of the last things: death, judgment, and eternity. It’s a complex matter, but as always, Patrick Madrid does a wonderful job of breaking it down into something that we all can understand. Death Patrick responded to a caller who had questions about what happens when we die. He began by […]Read more

September 8th is the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, occurring exactly nine months after the celebration of Mary’s Immaculate Conception in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne. On your earthly mother’s birthday, you likely celebrate in some way. How are you going to celebrate your Heavenly Mother’s birthday? Here are […]Read more

President John F. Kennedy famously said these words during his inaugural address: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Well, right now your country needs your prayers. It’s vitally important that we pray for our nation, our Church, and our upcoming elections. We must pray […]Read more

Many dioceses across the United States have resumed public celebration of the Holy Mass within parishes. But since the obligation to attend Mass had been temporarily dispensed several months ago, few had made moves to resume the Sunday Mass obligation for healthy Catholics. Until now. On August 17, the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota […]Read more

After being sexually abused by her step-grandfather as a young woman, Sandy says that she suffered from the trauma for many years. On one occasion, she even attempted suicide. “Fortunately, I married a wonderful man who was very understanding, but I spent forty years in psychotherapy with psychiatrists, to no avail, other than getting lots […]Read more

Today marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. While many connect this topic of the environment to Pope Francis and his encyclical, Laudato Si’, care for creation isn’t a new idea under the current papacy. “Pope Benedict put solar panels on top of the Vatican … and then Pope St. John […]Read more

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4 Have a question about scripture? Fr. Simon is here to help! Mary recently called to ask about Revelation 21:4. “Father, we are told […]Read more

Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday morning on the Gulf Coast near Louisiana and Texas. The Category 4 storm moved north through Louisiana and weakened to a tropical storm by midday on Thursday. As of Thursday evening, over 800,000 people were without power and at least six people had died in Louisiana. Damage was extensive […]Read more

Saint Augustine of Hippo wasn’t always an outstanding Catholic bishop and theologian. In fact, he didn’t convert to Catholicism until he was 31 years old. Not only that, but he was a bit of a “wild child” in his early years. He isn’t a patron saint of brewers for nothing. Augustine’s mother, St. Monica, prayed […]Read more

If you’re doing it all, what more can you do? That was on the mind of a caller to Father Simon SaysTM this week. She explained that her friend prays a daily Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, she fasts and prays and practices her faith, but wanted to know what more she could do to […]Read more