On the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God, Deacon Jeff shares a few intimate insights into the recent passing of his own mother, and her motherly connection to the fiat of the Blessed Virgin.
Making Reasonable Resolutions
Happy New Year from the Catholic Cafe. Please enjoy an encore presentation of The Catholic Cafe as you celebrate the holidays. May the New Year bring you joy and happiness.
What It Means To Give
Reflecting upon the true essence of what it means to give is a beautiful way to spend Christmas day in the aftermath of the excitement of Christmas morning.
Give A Gift To Jesus
As we shop for everyone on our Christmas gift list, perhaps we could pause and think about what we might get this year for Jesus on his birthday.
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
For many folks, it seems that Mary, under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is particularly reserved for those faithful in Mexico, where the apparition took place. While the people of Mexico do have a strong devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, she intercedes on behalf of all of us in South, Central and Northern America.
The Treasures Of The Church
We must treat the treasures of the Church, those who are less powerful, wealthy and influential than us, will all the dignity they deserve as human beings if we want to bridge the great divide in the Church.
Finding Jesus In The Rules
If you have ever wondered if rules in the Catholic Church were too pharisaical, perhaps a reminder that our faith is Incarnational – we are soul and body – will hep us see that sometimes the rules help us to find Jesus.
The Queenship Of Mary
Mary is crowned Queen of heaven and earth and this should be tremendous news for all of us. Imagine what it would be to discover that you are a part of the Royal Family.
Freedom And Responsibility
Most of us in the United States of America cherish, and sometimes must even fight for, our freedoms. But, we must also realize the great responsibility and accountability that comes with that freedom.
Mustard Seeds And Conversion
The parable of the mustard seed teaches us that the smallest amount of faith is all that is necessary for God to accomplish great things. So each of us needs to examine our lives and seek out those small mustard seed opportunities wherever we can find them.