Angels – The Good and The Bad

Angels – The good and the bad. In this case, the bad are also the ugly. St. Augustine says: “ ‘Angel’ is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit’; if you seek the name of their office, it is ‘angel’: from what they…

The Duty of the Moment

I’m a dreamer. I have more plans and ideas than I can possibly execute. Ideas for apostolates, books, essays, blog posts, hobbies I want to pursue, and so much more. And I dream big. I read the writings of the saints who did heroic things, who wanted to conquer the world for Jesus Christ, and…

His Secret to Holiness

St. Padre Pio’s Secret to Holiness by Fr. Mike Schmitz:   Want to learn more about St. Padre Pio? St. Padre Pio’s 5 Point Rules of Life Prayer of St. Pio of Pietrelcina after Holy Communion Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You.…

Five Favorites (Vol. 9): Mercy Music

St. Augustine once famously quipped: “He who sings, prays twice.” Music is an integral part of my prayer life and a good song or lyrics can lift my heart and mind to God. As we celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy, here are some of my favorite lines about mercy from some of my favorite…

Oklahoma Archbishop on Catholic Answers Live

ARCHBISHOP COAKLEY ON CATHOLIC ANSWERS LIVE! Listen to Catholic Answers Live every Monday-Friday from 5:00p-7:00p on St. Michael Catholic Radio! Stream from anywhere right here!   https://soundcloud.com/st-michael-radio/archbishop-coakley-on-catholic-answers-live Archbishop Paul S. Coakley was born to John and Mary Coakley in Norfolk, VA in 1955 and lived there with his father, mother and older brother, John, until…

Mass Appeal: How the Traditional Mass Engages All Five Senses

Back in the nineteenth century Father Frederick Faber famously wrote that the Mass was the “most beautiful thing this side of heaven.” As every Mass is a re-presentation of Calvary, and the altar itself the place where heaven and earth meet, one can understand why Saint Peter Julian Eymard called the Holy Sacrifice the “holiest…

St. Thomas Aquinas Sermon

Here is a sermon given by a priest on St. Thomas Aquinas – Enjoy! St. Thomas Aquinas – Pray for us! http://www.AudioSancto.org/auweb/20060212-Saint-Thomas-Aquinas-the-Angelic-Doctor-of-the-Church.mp3  

Snow in the Scriptures

Snow is NOT the most popular weather topic in the Scriptures, but where it is mentioned it teaches us some valuable lessons about the Lord, His goodness and mercy, and our response to Him.  Here are two of my favorite quotes about snow from the Scriptures:1. Daniel 3:50: “Frost and snow, bless the Lord; praise and…