Attaining Union with God thru the Holy Eucharist

        Today is First Sunday of Advent. In the Gospel reading from Mark 13, Jesus told his disciples to be watchful and be alert, for we d...

        When you are young or in good physical condition, you don't think about death at all. Likewise, when you have plenty of wealth,...

        Salvation can only come from God, while condemnation is initiated by us. As sinners, we have no power to save ourselves ~ only the ...

        Early today, I felt the need to be understood by someone, then these lines from the hymn "Make Me a Channel of Your Peace...

        God can absolutely transform you into a new creature because (1) he is your creator, knowing everything about you, (2) he is holy, ...

        Today is Thanksgiving Day. After receiving Holy Communion at Mass, I heard Jesus telling me never to wish ill of anyone even if th...

        There are God's voice, voices from others, and our own. Since we either reject what we hear from others or absorb what they say...

        Communion experience. After receiving Holy Communion, I was so satisfied and fulfilled that I wouldn't trade that feeling for a...

        At Mass this morning, both the first reading, Revelation 15.1-4, and the Gospel, Luke 21.12-19, prophesied battles fought for and a...

        Reminiscing a bit, I recall my early days when I did not know the Lord that well yet. Nominally, I was already a Christian, but in ...

        Communion experience. Unlike ordinary food which can delight the palate and provide nutrition to the body momentarily, the bread of...

        Ferguson, Missouri, is in the news again. The grand jury ruling on the Michael Brown case has sparked new protests. Unfortunately, ...

        Today's Gospel acclamation from Revelation 2.10 at Mass: Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. It...

any or all of the following: measuring others by some standards you have set, not necessarily for yourself; looking down upon others; criti...

        One who is happy and content does not harbor evil thoughts. He who accepts suffering draws strength from it. The one who forgives h...

        Today is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The Gospel read from Matthew 25 was on the judgment of the n...

        When we pray earnestly for the conversion of those we dearly love because we love God, and nothing seems to happen, our heart becom...

        Communion experience today on the memorial of St. Cecilia. The Lord wants my joy in him to dominate my life.