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St. José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero (1840-1914) improved the lives of his parishioners in rural Argentina through construction not only of retreat centers and schools, but also roadways and aqueducts.
One of the fundamental laws of human life and of the spiritual life is that the measure we give to others will be the measure we will receive.
Today’s Gospel reminds us that God’s kingdom looks different from our guest list. All are invited—east and west, north and south. The real question is not who gets in, but whether we’re living as if the door is open to everyone.
Will I see my dog heaven? The question may sometimes sound a bit naïve and simplistic.
Not everyone is easy to love. But love isn’t always about agreement or affection—it’s about dignity. Sometimes we need our love to help us with how we walk and interact with others.
Like Christ, who died upon another tree, our oak had to expire in order to inspire.
When we say a rosary, we know that the repetition upon the beads calms us down, brings solace and peace. Today, rediscover the simple words of the Hail Mary prayer, and how wonderful it is that when we say a rosary we ask Mary to pray for us–50 times.
In the Book of Job, a lot is made out of that whirlwind that comes at the end, but very little is made out of the fact that the book begins with another whirlwind—the one that destroys his crops, wealth, and, finally, his children.
As Jesus noted, loving our neighbor is easy when our neighbor is lovable.
For decades, the saints have been my mentors in prayer, faith companions whom the centuries cannot separate, beloved friends.
