Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King and it marks the beginning of the final week of Ordinary Time in the Church. Next Sunday we begin the Season of Advent. I pray that this past year of grace in the life of our Catholic Church has brought all closer to the riches of the merciful Heart of our Lord Jesus! It is truly right and just that we thank and praise Him eac...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

I wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! As we celebrate this national holiday, it is good to ask: do you know the origins of Thanksgiving Day in our country? This week I offer a brief article on the history of Thanksgiving.

The Catholic Origins of Thanksgiving by Dr. Taylor Marshall

An interesting bit of trivia is that the first American Thanksgiving was actually celebrated on

September...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

This Sunday, November 11, we recognize and remember the hundreds of thousands of men and women who have served our country in the military branches. This day of remembrance is called Veterans Day. This week I share with you some history of this day and why it is important for us to remember those who have served in our military branches.

“Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

This past Thursday, November 1, we celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints. This past Friday, November 2, we remembered the Holy Souls in Purgatory. These two solemn days in our Church remind us of our friends who have gone ahead of us: some to Heaven and some into purification in Purgatory. The souls in Heaven and Purgatory are our friends. These souls, our friends, are ready to pray...