Our Lady of the Assumption: Her Importance and Influence in Everyday Life
One day, I asked students at the school where I work, “What’s the name of our school?” They responded in chorus with the expected exuberance of…
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Marian Consecration: The What, Why and How
Marian consecration. Even for practicing Catholics who already know a thing or two about devotions to a saint, the phrase might stir up some confusion. …
Always By Our Side: Celebrating the Holy Name of Mary
My wife often mentions that our sons are always on her mind. Whether they are taking a nap or with a sitter while we are…
How I Gained Fatherly Wisdom From Our Blessed Mother
Growing up, I was not always convinced that Mary was relevant to my life. I never had tangible experience of her spiritual influence. But becoming…
On This Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Mary Reminds Me of My Destiny
When I pursue something, I chase after it with my whole heart. I always found falling in love with a new friend or a hobby…
A Morning Rosary and a Mother’s Influence
In my room at my parents’ house, above my bed, I have a shelf with my top 20 or so books by my favorite authors.…
What is an icon?
Images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints usually painted in a gesture of blessing meant as an aid to prayer and meditation, directing our minds…
BustedHaloCast #173 – Is the Blessed Mother a Saint?
Question: Is the blessed mother (Mary the mother of Jesus) a saint?
Comments on the Presidential Election of Barack Obama
Coming Attractions for this week’s gospel.
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Our Lady of Mt Carmel
690 Belmont Ave
http://www.mt-carmel.org
Is emotion or the show of emotion discouraged at Mass?
Actually, a complete celebration of the Mass should engage the whole person–including the mind, the emotions, and the body. Even the simplest Masses, for example,…
Is the Rosary the most important Catholic prayer? Did it originate with Jesus? Why has Pope John Paul II changed it?
The rosary is not the most important Catholic prayer–that “honor” belongs to the Eucharist–but it has been a popular and widespread devotion among Catholics from…
