Politics and religion: Archbishop Sheen’s words of wisdom
by Michaelyn Hein – With the American presidential election upon us, we are pressed ever more fervently with the challenge to “keep religion out of politics.” It is the inevitable response whenever a priest speaks openly in support of politicians who fight against abortion. It is the inevitable response when a nun stands on a […]
New film brings Father Patrick Peyton’s legacy to life – PRAY!
by Barb Ernster – Who doesn’t remember the phrase, “The family that prays together stays together”? These words, coined by Ven. Fr. Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., are now enshrined in a moving documentary about his life and ministry called PRAY, which opens in theaters October 9. The renewed focus on his legacy and the power of […]
Retreat is not an option with the Rosary
by Joseph Pronechen – “If you want peace in your heart, in your home, in your country, assemble together every night and say the Rosary,” Pope St. Pius X said as if he himself seemed to anticipate Fatima several years before 1917. Yet today we look around us and too often see society in turmoil. […]
Apocalyptic visions get our attention, but we still have to answer the call
by Barb Ernster – The most important aspect of the Fatima message is how we respond to the only question Our Lady asked the three children on May 13: “Are you willing to offer yourselves to God and bear all the sufferings He wills to send you as an act of reparation and in supplication […]
Without yeast the bread won’t rise
by Deacon Bob Ellis – The number of prayer initiatives under way during this time, when Satan’s demons seem to hold our nation firmly in their grip, is edifying and encouraging. However, most that I’m aware of haven’t pointed out the importance of yeast in the baking of bread. Without yeast, it won’t rise. Without […]
Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows
By Prof. Michael Ogunu – In the Middle Ages, Catholic theology concentrated mostly on Christ’s Passion. At the side of the Man of Sorrows, however, was the Sorrowful Mother, sharing His suffering. The Gospel of John 19:25 says: “Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of […]
Consoling the Immaculate Heart of Mary with St. Joseph
by Catherine Moran, PhD Sister Lucia before she died said, “The triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will occur when a sufficient number of people have fulfilled the message.” This triumph has been promised, but we must fulfill the requests asked by Our Lady to usher it in sooner, rather than later. Sister Lucia […]
When will we see the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary?
by Deacon Bob Ellis Recently an apparently disheartened woman wrote to me: “When will we see Our Lady triumph? Things seem like they’re getting worse instead of better.” A fan of the admonition “Be not afraid,” I’m an ardent promoter of hope as an outcome of faith and advise people expressing fear to do a […]
Are you in it for the long haul?
By David Carollo – When there is difficulty and uncertainty we turn to prayer. We hope to solve our issues and find the way back to normalcy. On Sept. 11, 2001, and for the weeks that followed, the churches were full as people came to comprehend the unthinkable occurrence of that day and to petition […]
FATIMA: Motion picture brings heaven’s peace plan to new generations
By Barb Ernster More than a decade ago, an idea was floated to Origin Entertainment by a friend of Mel Gibson to do a motion picture on the story of Fatima. Origin, a film and television production company based in Hermosa Beach, California, was founded by James Volk (chairman) and Dick Lyles (CEO). Their vision […]
