Tag: conversion
“This is how much I love you….At that moment my life changed.”
In Medjugorje God told me: “This is how much I love you….At that moment my life changed.” (Translated by Google Translate. Published originally at La Luce Di Maria) I felt the urge to look up in the sky and suddenly or felt like … a stroke of love, which took me straight to the heart,… Read More ›
The conversion of St. Paul
As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?5 “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. 6 “Now get up and… Read More ›
Priest: Why holy water comes with me whenever I travel
Fr. Edward Looney explains why he brings holy water with him into every hotel room, and shares the prayers he prays. Every now and again, I have the opportunity to travel and speak at conferences, sharing about Mary’s importance in the spiritual life. When I do so, I usually have to spend the night in… Read More ›
Baubles
Every once in awhile, one of my friends will ask me why I am so obsessed with death, time and the overall fragility of life. I am always surprised by that question, since I am not sure ‘being obsessed’ is the right adjective to use. I am pretty much an average person and I would… Read More ›
A good deed
I believe that God whispers to us all. I also believe that those who pray and meditate are more open to this inner conversation that they are often unaware of. Also there are people whose heart is open and tender even if they don’t pray, at least on a conscious level. For I also hold… Read More ›
7 Spiritual Themes to Look for in Star Wars VII
The Force Awakens can help us appreciate anew our religious heritage and the stories that guide our choices George Lucas wanted Star Wars to be a new mythology that teaches a new generation about spirituality, good and evil. He deliberately used common themes in biblical stories and various religions in his movies. Here are seven… Read More ›
The Little-Known Story of John Wayne’s Deathbed Conversion to Catholicism
Most people know of John Wayne’s incredible, five-decade-long career in Hollywood, in which he variously acted in, directed, and produced over 160 films (about half of which were Westerns), such as True Grit, The Longest Day, and The Greatest Story Ever Told. What many people do not know is the story of how Wayne converted… Read More ›
The Miracle that Led “Obi-Wan Kenobi” to Convert to Catholicism
Sir Alec Guinness is one of the most recognizable actors of the 20th century. While he appeared in lots of films over the years and won many awards, he best known as having played Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. What many people don’t know about him, though, is that at the age of 42 he converted to… Read More ›
The Heart Must Be Cleansed to See God
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Mt 5:8). This is a great promise, my brothers, and something to be desired with all one’s heart. For to see in this way is to be like God, as John the Apostle says, “Now we are all sons of God, but it has… Read More ›
Defend Marriage and Religious Liberty from “Invasive Public Policies”
VATICAN CITY — In the lead-up to his first visit to the United States next month for the 8th World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, September 22-27, Pope Francis has sent a powerful message to American Catholics and all US citizens, urging them to defend traditional marriage and the freedoms on which their nation was… Read More ›