If we do not exercise the virtues like love, faith, chastity or any of the other virtues, we will loose these virtues in our lives. They will not grow within us and we will not grow to be the person God made us to be. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Church’s Christmas season is officially over. We now return to what’s called ordinary time which doesn’t mean ordinary in the sense of routine but ordered or numbered Sundays. We also begin Mass readings from two New Testament books; the letter to the Hebrews and the gospel of Mark. Podcast: Play in new window | […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Baptism is a sacrament that changes us into a true child of God. One, who through sanctifying grace has a share in God’s own life. That is why the feast of the Baptism of Jesus which we celebrate today is so important. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

As we look forward to the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, we recall the prayer used to anoint us at our Baptism. “God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin, given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit and welcomed you into His holy people. He […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On Sunday we will celebrate the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, a good time to reflect on our own baptisms. When we are baptized, we are anointed to share in the threefold mission of Christ of priest, prophet and king. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today we honor St. Raymond of Peñafort, a Dominican priest and archbishop. He gathered together all of the Catholic Church’s laws in the 13th century and he’s known as the father of canon law. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Andre Bessette. He lived a very humble life as a Holy Cross Brother who answered the door at a college in Montreal and offered to pray for people. He especially encouraged devotion to St. Joseph. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today is the feast of St. John Neumann. John came to the United States of America as a missionary and eventually became the Bishop of Philadelphia. As the bishop he was dedicated to Catholic education and to promoting devotion to the Blessed Sacrament by means of Eucharistic Adoration. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today is the the feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. She is the first native born American to be canonized a saint. After her husband died, Elizabeth became Catholic and opened a school. She also founded the Sisters of Charity. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Today is the the feast of the Epiphany. This day is a celebration when we remember the three Magi and their gifts for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The gifts they brought were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

At the beginning of the new year, many people make resolutions to exercise more. It is important to resolve to exercise more spiritually as well. Today we honor two great spiritual athletes; Saints Basil and Gregory Nazianzen. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On this first day of the new year, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God as well as The World Day of Peace. Pope Francis reflects on how the solemnity and the World Day of Peace intersect. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more