A Reflection for Saturday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Mt 19:14) Find today’s ...

“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” (Philippians 2:12) One of ...

Dear Readers: Thank you for all your responses to “Letting Go Is Hard to Do.” We have undeniably wonderful parents among our readership. Here are two of my favorite letters. Dear Annie: This is in ...

For me, prayer is a burst from my heart, it is a simple glance thrown toward heaven, a cry of thanksgiving and love in times of trial as well as in times of joy. St. Thérèse of Lisieux Is there ...

"If I've made gold my trust, said to fine gold: “My security!” … that also is a punishable offense, because I would then be disloyal to God above." The Good News: Don't place all your faith in mortal ...

And for the grownups—that’s all of us—who never outgrow their need for his presence around the clock. My husband got into a bicycle accident on his ride home from work two years ago. Wet grass caused ...

Thanks for clicking. I always appreciate my loyal readers who keep this study going since its humble beginnings in February 2020—also, a warm welcome to newcomers who are seeking to know more about ...

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. — Psalm 20:7 I needed two medications urgently. One was for my mom’s allergies and the other for my niece’s ...