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Mary Is the Hinge of History

Mike Aquilina May 2, 2019

Mary is the hinge of doctrine because she is the hinge of history. God awaited her yes at the pivotal moment. Thus, St. Irenaeus in the second century called her the “cause of salvation, both to herself and the whole human race.”9 She was not the Savior, but she was indeed the “cause of salvation” and the first to be saved. Mary’s place in history, doctrine, and devotion is extraordinary, exceptional, unique. Her vocation was distinctive and singular, and she responded with unfailing fidelity.

Reel Time with Sister Rose

Rose Pacatte, FSP May 2, 2019

UglyDolls
A factory produces different kinds of felt dolls, and all of them must pass through quality control inspection. When a doll is deemed imperfect, it is sent to a hidden and remote inlet along the shoreline called Uglyville.

The Gospels According to Saint Francis

Hilarion Kistner, OFM April 30, 2019

Francis sums up his love for God in his simple little prayer: “My God and my all.”

An image of Mary and the child Jesus is seen along a street in Rome May 3, 2023. (CNS photo/Justin McLellan)

Pope Francis on Mary’s ‘Yes’

Pope Francis April 29, 2019

Mary never distanced herself from love: throughout her life her whole being is a “yes” to that love, it is the “yes” to God.

Where Do Prayers Go?

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 29, 2019

If you are praying for someone who may have gone to hell, where do those prayers go? Should you keep praying for them even though you don’t really know where anyone goes? Only God knows for sure.

Why Pray for Grandma Jones?

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 29, 2019

In your August 2018 column, you wrote that God does not have a vast, eternal plan that Grandma Jones had successful heart surgery last month. OK, why do I pray for her or anyone else?

You prayed before her surgery because this expresses Jesus’ compassion and causes you to relate to Grandma Jones in a way that God certainly approves.