Thanksgiving is usually a grand feast and, for many, ushers in a month of feasting and celebrating until Christmas arrives. Perhaps we should take this opportunity to view the Thanksgiving holiday a bit more like Mardis Gras before Lent so that we may properly see Advent for the spiritual time of preparation that it should be.
Category «Living the Catholic Life»
Church Politics
With the innovations which modern technology have afforded us, there is a superabundance of information available to everyone about virtually everything. While this transparency and opportunity can be very good for society, it is also can a create an unnecessary distraction which can actually challenge us in our faith life.
The Greatest Commandment
When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, he answered with not one but two commandments. The love of God and love of Neighbor are intrinsically related and dependent upon each other.
Judge Not Bad Politicians
As another presidential election season looms over the nation, there is a resurgence of calls for accountability of especially Catholic politicians who do not legislate according to moral principles in line with Church teaching. We tend to judge them and blame them and even hate them. Perhaps our fight is not with them at all, but with Evil.
Remembering Our Sister
The Catholic Cafe ventured to Gower, Missouri to visit the sisters of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles where their beloved Foundress, Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, was exhumed and found to be incorrupt. In this episode, the sisters share their recollections and stories about the life of Sister Wilhelmina.
Prudence
We conclude our four part series on the Cardinal Virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the virtue of Prudence.
Justice
We continue our four part series on the Cardinal Virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the virtue of Justice.
Fortitude
We continue our four part series on the Cardinal Virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the virtue of Fortitude.
Temperance
We begin a four part series on the Cardinal Virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice. In this episode, we introduce the Cardinal Virtues and do a deep dive into the virtue of Temperance.
State Of The Union
As the country celebrates another Fourth of July, it is a good time to look at the state in which we find our Union. Things may look bad at first glance, but, because of Jesus, there will always be reason for hope.