Today, February 23, is the Memorial of St. Polycarp, bishop and martyr. St. Polycarp, whose name means “much fruit,” was born in AD 65. It is testified… Read more “St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Why Do Catholics Celebrate a Chair?
Today, February 22, is the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. Why do Catholics celebrate a chair? Why have a feast day for a chair? Well, the… Read more “Why Do Catholics Celebrate a Chair?”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VIII
8. Christ, the one Mediator, established and continually sustains here on earth His holy Church, the community of faith, hope and charity, as an entity with visible… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VIII”
First Sunday of Lent
Mark 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts,… Read more “First Sunday of Lent”
Biden’s Choice for HHS An Enemy of Religious Liberty
I am not surprised that Brian Burch, president of Catholic Vote, would write an article opposing California Attorney General Xavier Becerra’s nomination by President Biden as secretary… Read more “Biden’s Choice for HHS An Enemy of Religious Liberty”
Biden’s COVID Boondoggle
The Reason website has an interesting article addressing President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan, a plan that seems to provide little relief to Americans facing the… Read more “Biden’s COVID Boondoggle”
Akash Bashir, Martyr for Christ
On this first Friday of Lent, it seems appropriate to write about a contemporary martyr. Akash Bashir was a 20-year-old Pakistani Catholic who lost his life to… Read more “Akash Bashir, Martyr for Christ”
Ash Wednesday
Today, February 17, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a penitential season set aside to prepare for Easter. Lent focuses on Jesus offering… Read more “Ash Wednesday”
Be Solicitous to Make Your Call Permanent
Today I am sharing the reflection given for Saturday morning prayer by Peter Chiaro to the deacon candidates this past weekend. Peter is a deacon candidate from… Read more “Be Solicitous to Make Your Call Permanent”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VII
7. In the human nature united to Himself the Son of God, by overcoming death through His own death and resurrection, redeemed humankind and re-molded human beings… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VII”
