Yes, it is good to succeed in our chosen fields. To find happiness in our vocations and daily work. To leave the world a better place than we found it. But unless we are leading a transfigured life capable of amazing the world, unless we are manifesting the glory of God in Christ Jesus, we are not aiming high...Read More
The renewal of society begins, not with structures, but with saints. We can renew society by answering the call to holiness, and at the heart of our holiness is the One in whom we are one.Read More
Whether or not you are part of the Knights of Columbus, let Bl. Michael inspire you to share Christ’s love generously, and spur you on to help others, especially those in need, to reclaim their dignity as brothers and sisters of Christ and as the adopted children of God the Father.Read More
You and I both experience the need for a place of solitude, a place of quiet, apart from the world’s sound and fury, apart even from the dusty roads of mission, ministry, and the academy. It is there, alone with the Lord, that we can give voice to our questions, wrestle with our doubts, probe the Word of God more...Read More
But as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, I would suggest another saying today – at least for American Catholics: All roads lead to Maryland.Read More
Today as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, that history gives us much to celebrate. We can thank God for the blessings of liberty, for the opportunities this nation has provided, and for the countless men and women who sacrificed so that future generations might live in freedom.Read More
On this Fourth of July, as our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Catholics are invited not only to celebrate our history but also to reflect prayerfully on our future.Read More
In the Gospel, we see how deeply the Lord loved his own in the world. So deep was his love that he gave them something more than a word of encouragement or a bit of sage advice. Read More
Only when we trust the Lord completely can we live without fear. For by trusting, we give God permission to draw us closer to himself, to purify us, to strengthen us, to fill us with hope, and to grant us a joy that nothing and no one can take away from us. Read More
Fr. McGivney founded the Knights on the very love we celebrate at every Mass: God’s infinite love which he generously lavishes upon us, a love we did not earn, a love we do not deserve, a love God freely gives.Read More
The Spirit Jesus came into the world – and he now comes into your lives – to free you from everything that could hold you back from friendship with God and friendship with others.Read More