Happy Mother’s Day! Depending on your station in life, these words may bring joy, tears, anger, loss, warmth, anguish, or myriad other emotions. The response is not only dependent on what was experienced but also on the manner with which it was dealt. Whether the mother of one or many, mother via adoption, or a woman with no child at...
Prayer often finds us requesting favors from God – our wants, needs, and desires. As a good Father, however, God often denies our requested gifts. He knows what we need. With the virtues of Faith, Wisdom, and Fortitude we will find that Our Father God really does know best. Sometimes unanswered prayers are the best gift of all.
Apparently I am not alone in a struggle with someone intimately linked to my life. I have heard many stories portraying similar, unfortunate circumstances. You know, someone in your family or close circle of friends, who persistently goes out of his way to hurt you. This is more than the occasional butting of heads that many of us encounter in...
by Birgit J · Published February 8, 2018 · Last modified August 9, 2018
Films such as 50 Shades of Grey portray the mistaken idea that love is about lust, deviance, and self gratification. The celebration of Saint Valentine and chastity have taken a back seat to a more secular approach to love. Genuine love revolves around commitment and mutual respect. Marriage is about helping each other and your children to heaven.
by Birgit J · Published February 6, 2018 · Last modified August 9, 2018
A third century martyr, Saint Valentine , was known for being a kind-hearted priest who helped the persecuted Christians. As the patron saint of love, young people, and marriage, the day named for him is hardly a time for lust or a selfish concept of affection. Yet, in typical secular fashion, the Catholic feast day of this saint has been hijacked...
