As a very wise friend recently wrote, “The only thing that matters is getting to heaven.” This is the criteria by which we must decide which individuals will be permitted to influence our lives. Ask this question–does the particular individual at issue help me get to heaven–and we shall know if that person should be … More Milo
Editor’s Note: Below is another touching piece written by Father William Jenkins. This is one brief and definitely worth sharing 🙂 –TN No one is perfect. Everyone has faults and weaknesses. Everyone makes mistakes. One of the most important lessons parents need to teach–and children need to learn–is to apologize humbly and sincerely when they have done … More Love Means Being Able to Say You’re Sorry
It is officially that time of year when all good Americans are meant to honor the life of their greatest president, George Washington. Unfortunately, the beautiful holiday properly known as Washington’s Birthday has morphed into something it was never meant to be. For the sole purpose of instituting more three-day-weekends, Washington’s Birthday (which is actually February … More Washington’s Birthday
In Sacred Scripture we read that Christ was not always pleased with the conduct of Peter, the first pope of His Church. In fact, Our Lord Jesus Christ, who was charity itself, went so far as to call St. Peter “Satan.” St. Matthew gives the account in his gospel: “[Christ] Who turning, said to Peter: … More Satan?
When a couple performs the marriage act without the marriage bond, any eventual marriage is already on the rocks. Consider. The most essential element to a healthy relationship is trust. If a couple cannot trust one another to remain faithful, those fears will often become realized. Now any couple that performs the marriage act without … More Marriage Act / Marriage Bond
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