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

Today the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and  the 29th annual World Day of the Sick. The Blessed Mother appeared to Bernadette Soubiroux, 18 times between February and July in 1858. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Scholastica. She was born in Italy and after her twin brother Benedict went to Monte Casino to establish a monastery, she founded her own monastery of nuns. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today the Church celebrates the feast of Blessed Anne Ann Catherine Emmerich. Blessed Anne was born in 1774 to a very poor family. She became an Augustinian nun in 1802. She received many visions of the life of Christ. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita. She was kidnapped at the age of 7 and sold into slavery. Eventually she was sold to a kind Italian diplomat who brought her to Italy, where he educated her and freed her. She remained in Italy and joined the Canossian Sisters. Podcast: Play in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In todays first reading, Job reminds us that in this life, we will all experience our share of suffering. The Church tells us that we can and should offer this suffering up for the salvation of souls. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Paul Miki and his companions.  St. Paul Miki was a Jesuit Japanese Seminarian. He and his companions were killed by soldiers who thrust a lance into their chests. Before he died, St. Paul Miki forgave his persecutors and even the emperor who ordered their killing. Podcast: Play […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more