Pope Benedict XVI had a good thing to say about faith conversion in his general audience on Ash Wednesday with about 10,000 in attendence. By way of the Vatican Information Service:
“Conversion,” the Holy Father explained, is not something that happens once and for all, it is a […]

Lent is a wonderful time of the year for families to come together and teach children the importance of praying together and giving of yourself to others.  Every year our church hands out a Lent Calendar with each day having a special activity, it may be praying a special prayer or helping a neighbor or […]

Among bible commentaries, the Navarre Bible commentaries are some of the most highly recommended because of their depth and scholarly insight…while still remaining accessable to the lay person.  The text is in english and latin, and the commentary on each page takes up more room than the scripture.  These are definitely my personal favorites.

One of my favorite forms of prayer is The Divine Office - Liturgy of the Hours. These prayers, originally called The Divine Office, are known as the official daily prayer of the Church and are a way to keep prayer foremost in our mind throughout the day. Traditionally, the collection of psalms, readings, and prayers that comprise […]

A few months ago I was at a book signing, and the author asked me who the book was for, so he could personalize it.  The book was Amazing Grace for Married Couples.  Since I’m not married, I did a quick mental list of who I could give the book to.  My first thought was for […]