How Long O Lord?
Some of us have been expecting
and preparing for these events for many years now, and we can’t help but wonder: why are they delayed?
The Day God Said “Enough!”
That Saturday started out like any other. Nadine Fenwick-Brown was preoccupied as she drove up to the Women’s Clinic located on Ryerson Street near downtown. There were six procedures scheduled for that morning, the first one in under an hour, and as facility director it was her responsibility to make sure everything was ready…
Joy, Laughter and Holiness
According to St. Francis of Assisi, “When spiritual joy fills hearts, the serpent throws off his deadly poison in vain. The devils cannot harm the servant of Christ when they see he is filled with holy joy.”
Satan’s War on the Priesthood–And What It Means for You
Almost 100 years ago Soviet dictator Josef Stalin observed that Communism faced two primary obstacles in its efforts to dominate and eventually take over the entire world: the American middle class, and the Roman Catholic Church.
America in Turmoil: Making Sense of What’s Happening
During the year 2020, the United States has been trying to cope with three major crises simultaneously: (1) the coronavirus, or Covid-19—which many believe will return in a more virulent form; (2) the severe economic consequences of large-scale shut downs …
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Standing Firm While God Separates the Wheat From the Chaff
When St. John the Baptist urged the sinners of his day to repent, he stated that the Lord “will clear his threshing floor and gather His wheat into His barn, but the chaff He will burn with unquenchable fire” …
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The Coronavirus: God’s Plan and Our Response
Is the recently-arrived coronavirus a punishment for humanity’s sins? Could it be God is using this growing and ever-more frightening epidemic as a means of getting our attention? Is it a coincidence that this disease seems to have originated in …
Use Lent to Examine the Role of Technology in Your Life
Do you by chance know the definition of a “net nanny?” Answer: a person hired to babysit kids and restrict their access to the internet, social media, and violent video games. Who hires net nannies? Wealthy Silicon Valley executives who …
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Scripture Verses for Our Times
The Bible tells us that all Scripture is “inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation [of heresy and false beliefs], for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). However, it seems certain biblical verses …
Devotion to St. Joseph: A Lifeline in Troubled Times
St. Joseph is considered the Patron or Protector of the Universal Church. As such, his role is seemingly more important now than ever before—for the Church today faces unprecedented opposition from the devil and his agents.