Originally dubbed My Catholic Blog, it is now also known as My Faith and Life Blog as can be seen from the web address. You have landed on the welcome page! Do not be deceived by the date shown above. That merely tells you that this blog was first published in November 2021. Since then…
“Children, it is the final hour.” —1 John 2:18 As this year ends, ask yourself: How is my relationship with God? The phrase “All’s well that ends well” is certainly true when it comes to our relationship with the Lord. It’s the state of our relationship with Him at the end that counts.God tells us…
The Beauty and Profundity of Simplicity As we celebrate Christmas, we are reminded of the humility with which our Lord chose to enter the world. Jesus was born in a place where animals dwelt because Mary and Joseph were away from their home to register for the Roman census. At first glance, one might conclude…
This has got to be one of the best carols! ENJOY!! https://youtube.com/watch?v=UknC7zbVN_w&si=OUTlenw5EfWxowVQ Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1 :…
This, in many ways has been true for me personally for so many years since my parents passed away, although I was only still in my adolescent years when they passed from this life to the next, and that perhaps is partly what made it all that so much more difficult to bear alongside the…
https://youtu.be/GL-_y74g1cE?si=KNBwTK9HKnmeFsQ4 Fr Ripperger, while he's spot-on in many areas with regards to the issues surrounding diabolical oppression, he's got it completely wrong when he says "genetically, we are not improving, we are on an entropic collision course.....we are decaying as a species". I say to that, hey, wait a minute...while that - the whole idea…
The Lamb that was slain is worthy to receive power and Divinity and wisdom and strength and honor; to Him be glory and universal reign forever and ever. He shall rule from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth. All kings shall adore Him, all nations shall serve Him.…
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe. It specifically marks the conclusion of the current liturgical year - that is, it is the last day of the Church calendar for 2025 and marks the entrance into the Season of Advent in preparation for Christmastide. "The Kingdom of God is justice…
Such is the timeliness of the Fatima Prayer for today's commemoration of All Souls, in particular we petition for, as taught by our Blessed Mother, to the three children at Fatima in 1917, the necessary graces to be given, through our prayers & intercessions, to all the souls in Purgatory..... O my Jesus, forgive us…
https://youtu.be/1zxHCPpth64?si=Y12kcwp73e3O5Dpz This YouTube video has got to be one of the best out there on unpacking the ins and outs of what Halloween ought to be a declaration of, and how its authentic Catholic origins can redeem it from the ghastly throes of secular reductionism. This video also demonstrates the fact that if only more…
Commentary on The Friendship Between Cats and Birds - a YouTube short by AlacranFrayjo https://youtube.com/shorts/gsWQXuFXhtw?si=R1BLtyr2EV33dpCL This is none other than what St Francis of Assisi would be head-over-heels about! This just goes to show forth the awesome splendor of God's holy creation. We really need to take both mindful and heartfelt heed of such encounters…
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