Write that when they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the just Judge but as the merciful Savior. Diary, 1541 What is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy?Jesus’ mercy is infinite. It’s always available to us, and He’s just waiting toContinue reading “Why Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy?”
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The Day the Lord has Made
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Psalm 118:24 Easter MemoriesI have beautiful memories about every Easter Sunday that I can remember. Among pretty dresses, chocolate crosses, and the best Mass of the year, I vividly remember singing the beautiful lines of Psalm 118, “This is the dayContinue reading “The Day the Lord has Made”
This Sunday’s Gospel: April 12, 2020
John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have takenContinue reading “This Sunday’s Gospel: April 12, 2020”
Sharing in the Last Supper
“For this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:28 Missing the EucharistI think it’s safe to say that we’ve all been missing the Eucharist lately. Especially today, I’m longing for the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus. My heart isContinue reading “Sharing in the Last Supper”
8 Easy Ways to Spend Holy Week at Home
“Do you realize what I have done for you?” John 13:8 Holy Week is finally here, but does it feel like Holy Week to you? It’s hard to even remember that it’s Holy Week without deciding which Mass you’ll go to, but you and your family can still celebrate Holy Week and prepare for EasterContinue reading “8 Easy Ways to Spend Holy Week at Home”
Hosanna: A Palm Sunday Reflection
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Matthew 21:9 What does “Hosanna” mean?We chant “hosanna” every time we got to Mass, but what does it mean? “Hosanna” isContinue reading “Hosanna: A Palm Sunday Reflection”
This Sunday’s Gospel: April 5, 2020
Matthew 26:14-27:66 One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver, and from that time on he looked for an opportunity to hand him over. On theContinue reading “This Sunday’s Gospel: April 5, 2020”
How I Overcame Spiritual Comparison
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 What is Spiritual Comparison?I think we all struggle with comparison to some degree. I think everyoneContinue reading “How I Overcame Spiritual Comparison”
Why I’m Making a Home Altar
“Please, let us make a little walled upper chamber and let us set a bed for him there, and a table and a chair and a lampstand; and it shall be, when he comes to us, that he can turn in there.” 2 Kings 4:10 The Upper RoomI read a priest’s tweet a while agoContinue reading “Why I’m Making a Home Altar”
Christ in Me Arise
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 Do you believe this? My first reaction is yes, absolutely! I find that I trust JesusContinue reading “Christ in Me Arise”
Radiant with Joy 