Published Dec 19, 2021 The bible might be central to Christianity. But it’s not a secret that very few Christians have gained a deeper understanding of its message. Or even just read it in its entirety. It’s no wonder then that many Christians often struggle with understanding the Bible. Whether […]
Fr. Joseph Levine; Holy Family Catholic Church, Burns, Oregon, and Missions; September 26, 2021 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time “O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven especially those most in need of thy mercy.” I think most […]
Published Sept 12, 2021 People drink for various reasons. Some drink to escape their situation, while others drink to celebrate. But for Catholics, drinking alcohol may also have moral and religious implications. With all the church’s doctrine about vices and such, it’s but natural to wonder: is drinking a sin? […]
Published July 25, 2021 For Catholics, weddings are sacred affairs. It’s more than just a promise to stay with one person till death do you part. It’s about asking God to bless the union of two souls as they begin to share a life together in marriage. Somehow, we’ve always […]
Published July 04, 2021 Who is God? This seems such a simple question, yet many of us still don’t know the answer. The process of finding God is a unique journey for each of us. It’s intimate, often confusing, and definitely life-changing. There are times when you’ll doubt yourself, your […]
Published June 27, 2021 The words “Catholic modest dressing” often conjures up an image of a woman who is barely exposing any skin. We often associate it with high-neck collars, long sleeves, and hems that extend all the way down to the ankles. But dressing modestly as a Catholic woman […]
Published May 30, 2021 Among the many gifts to mankind given to us by the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, Mary given to us as a spiritual mother is one of them. As he was dying on the cross Jesus looked at his disciple John and told him, regarding […]
Published March 11, 2022 Monasticism is one of the most ancient Christian practices. Though the stories of how it began aren’t that clear, its impact on the Catholic church throughout history cannot be denied. Yet, monasticism remains a poorly understood concept among the lay faithful. Since many of the monastic […]
Published March 23, 2021 Lent is a sacred time for Catholics. It’s more than just a time to remember the suffering and death of our savior. It’s also the season of reflection and repentance. Aside from bible verses, hymns and songs play a huge role in helping us feel the […]
Published January 13th, 2021 St. Bernard of Clairvaux Homily Two in Praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 17 And the virgin’s name was Mary… Let us say a few words about this name which means ‘star of the sea’ and is so appropriate to the Virgin Mother… she it is […]