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“Let it Be Done:” Why I’m Doing Fiat 90

Then Mary turned to the servants and said to them, “Do whatever he tells you.” John 2:5 “Do whatever he tells you.”These are Mary’s last recorded words in the Bible, and they still apply to us today. She points us toward her Son and gently tells us to follow Him, doing whatever He tells usContinue reading ““Let it Be Done:” Why I’m Doing Fiat 90″

This Sunday’s Gospel: February 16, 2020

Matthew 5:17-37 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass fromContinue reading “This Sunday’s Gospel: February 16, 2020”

I Love You

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. John 3:16 Viewing Valentine’s DayWhat do you think of when you think of Valentine’s Day? Does it conjure images of red roses, chocolate-covered strawberries, chalky conversation hearts, orContinue reading “I Love You”

What is Lectio Divina?

If you enjoy reading scripture, or if you’re looking for a place to start, or if you’re trying to find a new way to pray, or if you want to hear the Lord speak to you, I highly recommend Lectio Divina. Meaning “Divine Reading,” Lectio Divina involves praying with scripture in a contemplative way to allow God to speak to you in a personal way.

Why I Always Receive the Eucharist on My Tongue

Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. John 6:54-55 An Article that Changed MeA few months ago, I read this article about why Catholics should receive the Eucharist on theContinue reading “Why I Always Receive the Eucharist on My Tongue”

Charity and Throat Blessings: A Reflection on St. Blaise’s Story

Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 TraditionsAfter Mass on the Feast Day of St. Blaise, priests traditionally bless the throats of parishioners with two white candles. This practice is appropriate because St. Blaise intercedes for those with diseases of the throat.Continue reading “Charity and Throat Blessings: A Reflection on St. Blaise’s Story”

The Sign of Peace

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. John 14:27 One of my favorite parts of the Mass has always been the Sign of Peace. It’s probably because I like to be social, or because physical touch is my love language, but at it’s core, I think the beauty of the Sign ofContinue reading “The Sign of Peace”

The Greatest Kindness: A Reflection on St. Thomas Aquinas

The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists of leading him from error to truth. St. Thomas Aquinas As one of the greatest philosophers, theologians, and Doctors of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas had a gift of imparting God’s wisdom. Through teaching and writing, he discussed and defended the faith. His intelligence wasContinue reading “The Greatest Kindness: A Reflection on St. Thomas Aquinas”