This skit from Saturday Night Live has been making rounds on both Catholic and non-Catholic blogs since it aired last December. Surprisingly respectful for the most part, SNL over exaggerates several of the people and scenarios we may encounter at Christmas Mass. I spent the entire time watching it trying to figure out which character […]

I have no taste for corruptible food nor for the pleasures of this life. I desire the bread of God, which is the flesh of Jesus Christ, who was of the seed of David; and for drink I desire his blood, which is love incorruptible.   Related content: I Want The Bread Of God What […]

Have you ever found yourself in a prayer rut? Perhaps you’ve been saying the same prayers for so long you no longer pay attention to the meaning behind the words.   Your prayer routine has become just that, routine.  Though it is good to be in the habit of prayer, we must not lose the […]

The eternal debate: receive the Eucharist on the tongue or in the hands? The great debates Catholics get into can be rather heated (and honestly quite entertaining at times), but let’s start with this – Receiving the Eucharist on your tongue vs. in your hands isn’t the determining factor of reverence. That’s right. When discussing […]

Tra Le Sollecitudini – “Among the cares” In November 1903, Pope St. Pius X issued the Motu Proprio “Tra Le Sollecitudini” which is Italian for “Among the cares.” It is worth reexamining this excellent writing to glean from it the wisdom which endures. Of course, liturgical law has changed in many ways since 1903, but […]

This short video from Mark Hart, “Bored at Mass?”, will most likely speak to each and every one of us since it hits upon a very real struggle that many face – not only in the past, but also presently, and potentially in the future. But why? Why is it that we can sometimes experience […]

God’s favorite tabernacle is you Related content: When You Approach The Tabernacle | St. Josemaria Escriva Quote His Heart Beats For Us In A Small Tabernacle And Floods Us With… Meet Alanna Boudreau Quotes On Friendship From Your Favorite Books! The Reason For Loving God is God Himself | St. Bernard of Clairvaux A Few […]

“Shall we now begin the Mass.” The words that I had loved hearing over the last several years now felt like an invitation to the tears that were always a struggle to keep locked in. As our priest listed the intentions of the Mass, I listened intently, keeping my emotions in check and offering a […]

Man should tremble, the world should vibrate, all heaven should be deeply moved when the Son of God appears on the altar in the hands of the priest. – St. Francis of Assisi Photo by Kaushik Panchal on Unsplash Related content: The Whole World Should Vibrate When This Happens During The Mass During Mass “Are […]

If you’ve read my post on taking children to Mass, you know that I’m constantly searching for  tips, tricks, and strategies that will help keep my 5 kids engaged in the celebration of Mass.  One of my #MomGoals is to help my kids learn to understand, appreciate and LOVE the gift of the Mass.  With […]