November 11 is the day Americans know as Veterans Day. It was originally called Armistice Day, the day the War to End all Wars simply stopped – brought to a close by the signing of the Armistice between the Allies…
Category: Catechetics
A Soldier Surrenders: The Conversion Story of Saint Camillus De Lellis, a book by Susan Peek
This is the story of the dramatic conversion and inspiring goodness of the soldier Camillus de Lellis who lived in the late 1500’s, and became the founder of the religious order known then as “Ministers of the Sick”, and today…
A Prayer for Peace
On this anniversary of the terroist attacks on September 11, 2001, may we join with people of faith and hope from around the world and from all faiths in praying for peace and understanding. This prayer is from a website…
A Limerick for Christ the King
It’s nearly a week now since the feast of Christ the King, but today I received a limrick in the mail that was written last Sunday by a member of my home parish, Find it here. Did you like this?…
A Chasm Was Fixed Between Them
In the Gospel for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C, Jesus tells the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Lk 16:19-31). This post offers reflections and insights into the Sunday Gospel. Find it here. Did you like…
St. Dominic’s Insight and Evangelization Today
St. Dominic’s insight that the Gospel must be taught both with words and through the lives of the ones proclaiming it in the contemporary world with all of its challenges holds as true today as it did some eight hundred…
Feast of the Visitation: Celebrating Blessings Hidden Within
The Feast of the Visitation is a celebration of the meeting of Mary with her cousin Elizabeth when both women are expecting their firstborn children. Mary’s song of praise is sung or recited daily as part of Evening Prayer in…
“The Christmas Child” CD by Jesse Manibusan
Featuring 16 new songs by some of today’s best-known contemporary Christian artists, including Jesse Manibusan and Nellie Cruz in a soulful duet of “Mary, Did You Know?” Find It Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
“Spirit & Song: By Request”
Spirit & Song: By Request is an eclectic compilation of some of the best-known and most popular contemporary Christian songs of the past few years. Featuring rock, pop and reggae tracks, ballads and innovative remakes of worship standards, By Request…
“Random Thoughts from Jesse” by Jesse Manibusan
Random reflections from Jesse on his travels and ministry. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
