Spiritual Life

Happy Month of the Holy Rosary! The Holy Rosary is the solution. To what, you ask? To whatever problem you might have. 

While performing my duties as Sacristan or ‘altar grandpa’ in St. Joseph’s chapel, at Holy Cross Cemetery, I noticed a woman staring at me. As I was setting up for a funeral Mass, our eyes connected on a few occasions.

In my recent column centred on the traits and actions we should practice to ignite a New Evangelization, I shared how my Mom’s deep desire to seek the Lord at all times is a wellspring of inspiration.

One morning before dawn, Sam wakes to sounds of his next-door neighbour screaming and swearing. He hears banging sounds, as of things being thrown around. He knows an older man, young woman and a child live there. Does he mind his own business? Does he excoriate them for waking him up? Does he investigate or go back to sleep?

Persuading was required to get my mom on board with permitting me to write a column about her influence on my faith life.

I recently received an invitation that sadly I had to decline. August 6th was the date for Marlena Loughheed to make her Perpetual Profession of Faith as a Sister of Life, taking on the name of Sister Beata Victoria. This wonderful expression of faith and God’s goodness occurred at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan was the Celebrant and Homilist; not bad company to keep.

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week, Sunday, June 1 to Saturday, June 7, 2025.

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week, Sunday, May 25 to Saturday, May 31, 2025.

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week, Sunday, May 18 to Saturday, May 24, 2025.

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week, Sunday, May 11 to Saturday, May 17, 2025.