We all have heard a pipe organ played in a church. And, when played well, we can understand this quote attributed to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: “To my … Read More
Foundations of Faith
The black and white of funerals
When the priest arrives to celebrate your funeral Mass, what color vestments do you want him to wear? If you automatically said “white,” you’ve attended many Catholic … Read More
Is your life all over at the grave?
Why should I pray for someone who has died? Isn’t it all over for them? They’re dead and buried. What would prayers matter to them now? Sometimes … Read More
Does the Catholic Church believe in ghosts?
Halloween and ghosts just seem to go together. Who hasn’t dressed as a ghost, or told ghost stories around a bonfire? But what does the church say … Read More
A better way to start your day
What’s the first thing you do when the alarm sounds in the morning? Groaning, “Oh, no, it’s not even light,” might come to mind. However, a better … Read More
What first got Cain in trouble?
We’re in the midst of harvest time surrounded by all sorts of harvest celebrations, from apple and pumpkin festivals to Oktoberfest parties. Celebrating the harvest is something … Read More
A stairway to heaven in your hand
Most of us are used to thinking of the rosary as a prayer aide. But did you ever think of it as a ladder? Besides the more … Read More
Before there were church buildings
The holidays are not that far off and some people may already be planning for family gatherings. As you prepare for Thanksgiving or Christmas, do you realize … Read More
What’s the name of that cloth?
When you go to a fancy restaurant, do you notice the table linens? The fresh starch and the precise folds made it a special occasion, didn’t it? … Read More
Tears get in your eyes
Have you ever cried over your children? St. Monica did, shedding tears over her wild-living and unrepentant son, Augustine. Augustine of Hippo later became one of the … Read More
