A Case For Homeschooling
The school year is ending, and the spectrum of emotions that come along with it are a myriad. For many people, this time of year means nothing more than the peace that comes with not worrying about school busses during the morning commute. But for others, this time of year comes with many more emotions. […]
Jesus’ Eucharistic Purity
Here begins the fourth virtue of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist: purity. It is no secret that purity is under attack in our world. The Holy Eucharist empowers us to live a life of heroic purity, according to St. Peter Julian Eymard. Our Lord endeavors also by His eucharistic state to instill in us a […]
Foreseeable Suffering: Unconscious Wounds and Generational Sins
When we leave emotional traumas unresolved, the future will bring forth not-so-delicate reminders of our unsettled inner conflicts. Let’s take the common wound of rejection for example. In this scenario, you have a four-year-old boy who has ambitious parents and because of their busy work schedules, he feels a lack of love. In his young […]
The Joy of Receiving Jesus — Plus Saints’ First Communion Days
The Eucharist arrives at St. Mary of the Pines in Manahawkin, New Jersey, May 29, part of the Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2024. ‘I understood that Jesus had entered my heart …’
Pope Francis joins in Corpus Christi celebration in Rome for first time in years
This year Pope Francis did not walk in the Eucharistic procession, but joined at the end for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and to offer the Eucharistic blessing. / Credit: Elizabeth Alva/EWTN News Rome, Italy, Jun 2, 2024 / 16:44 pm (CNA). Pope Francis gave a solemn blessing with the Blessed Sacrament from the steps […]
Monday within the Octave of Corpus Christi
Editor’s note: to promote the observance of the traditional Corpus Christi Octave as a part of our Crusade of Eucharistic Reparation, we will publish each day the Patristic readings from the Octave, as contained in pre-55 breviaries. The following readings and responsories come from the Roman office as promulgated after Trent in 1570. V. Grant, […]
Pope Francis Joins in Corpus Christi Celebration in Rome for First Time in Years
Elizabeth Alva This year, Pope Francis did not walk in the Eucharistic procession, but joined at the end for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and to offer the Eucharistic blessing. The faithful walked together in the one-hour procession, singing hymns and reciting prayers in the presence of Christ. Holding the monstrance in his hands, the […]
Your Sunday Sermon Notes: Corpus Christi or 2nd Sunday after Pentecost 2024
Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at your Mass of obligation for Corpus Christi (Sunday) or the … Read More →
‘El que acoge a un migrante, acoge a Cristo’, dice el Papa Francisco
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Los cristianos no pueden compartir una visión que ve a los migrantes como amenazas a la sociedad o como causa de miedo, dijo el Papa Francisco en un video mensaje. “El que acoge a un migrante, acoge a Cristo”, dijo el Papa en el video publicado el 28 de mayo […]
Jersey Shore children encounter Jesus at stop on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
School children from St. Mary Academy watch the Eucharistic Procession on the campus of their home parish, St. Mary of the Pines Church, Manahawkin, New Jersey, May 29, 2024. / Credit: Jeffrey Bruno CNA Staff, Jun 2, 2024 / 08:15 am (CNA). Wit… […]