The Little Saint

Feast Day originally Aug 10, moved to Aug 11, to honor St. Lawrence

Spiritual Exercise

After I have spent time in the presence of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit contemplating their truth and mysteries, I find myself feeling refreshed rather than spent. It took me over half my average life span to figure this out. Don't let this happen to you. Now as they went on their way, … Continue reading Spiritual Exercise →

The Universal Prayer

Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith. I trust in you: strengthen my trust. I love you: let me love you more and more. I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow. I worship you as my first beginning, I long for you as my last end, I praise you as my constant … Continue reading The Universal Prayer →

Just Ordered

I have long wished to be a skilled musician like those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25 employed by King David, not simply a “guitar Mass” chunka-chunka-chunka style guitar player. After returning to the Church, I wanted to play before God, praising and worshipping his holy name, using methods that are pleasing to him. After prayer … Continue reading Just Ordered →

Looking to start a Catholic Library? My Recommendations

I am a self-confessed Catholic geek; I never went to seminary, yet I own a collection of Catholic books that belong in a seminary, many of which are for intellectual audiences that debate opponents of the Catholic faith. Many are unnecessary for the average lay Catholic. Were I asked to select a short list of … Continue reading Looking to start a Catholic Library? My Recommendations →