St. Nicholas was a Greek bishop born during the 3rd century in modern-day Turkey, to wealthy parents. He died in Myra on Dec. 6th, 343. He is remembered as an example of generosity and faithfulness. After his parents died, he…
St. Nicholas was a Greek bishop born during the 3rd century in modern-day Turkey, to wealthy parents. He died in Myra on Dec. 6th, 343. He is remembered as an example of generosity and faithfulness. After his parents died, he…
On this Second Sunday of Advent, the Church invites us to reflect on the character of St. John the Baptist and his role in preparing the way for the coming of Jesus. Talk about having Faith! Just imagine the scene.…
The humble missionary St. Francis Xavier once said of evangelizing others, “Speak to them of the great mercy of God… sometimes people are helped by your telling of your own lamentable past.” During my early college years, while home visiting…
If I asked you; who is the strongest person to ever live, you may respond with Hercules, Arnold Schwarzenegger, or perhaps the biblical Goliath. But as poor prideful Goliath found out from David, the shepherd boy who knocked him flat…
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne is the patron saint of perseverance amidst adversity. What better person to start us off this Advent, as we enter into a season of preparation amidst the commercial and material jungle we navigate every year? We…
WELCOME BACK! It’s Season 3 of Saints for Slackers: A podcast of little inspirations on the saints for slackers worldwide. Happy American Thanksgiving if you’re listening as these episodes drop. If not, no worries, Slacker, you’re in good company. SUMMARY…
Even if you’ve walked with the Jesus for decades, like me, the Lord always wishes to go deeper. The only way we “have arrived” in the faith is when we reach sainthood, so until Heaven, there will always be ways…
You can read Part 1 here. I was hospitalized for 10 days, during which I underwent several more procedures and discussed the potential plan of my care with the doctors. I received a 3rd blood transfusion and a long-term IV…
There’s nothing so humbling as contemplating death. It’s one of life’s few guarantees. We are going to die. When and how, who knows? Like St. Francis de Sales writes in his Introduction to the Devout Life (highly recommend, by the…
“I admit that I am not as strong or smart or pretty as…” I stopped. Kneeling at the alter rail, I stared up at the candles which flickered against the gold of the church. The beginnings of my prayer…
