The Catholic Church is a house with a hundred gates…
That so many are still drawn by the fullness of the truth in the Catholic Church...
The Catholic Church is a house with a hundred gates…
That so many are still drawn by the fullness of the truth in the Catholic Church despite the present crisis is witness to her identity as “the one true fold” of Christ, and a book like John Beaumont’s offers encouragement and inspiration both to thos...[Read More]
“So put your mind to it. You have been appointed watchman…”…
“So put your mind to it…” January 31, 2023 by Amy Welborn I’d like to you consider a 16th century woman from the Low Countries. No, don’t run. Give me a minute. If you take a look at what I’ve got below, you might see a couple of things: First, to in...[Read More]
Chanting ‘Maman Maria,’ Large Crowds of Faithful Gather for Mass with Pope Francis in Democratic Republic of Congo…
A scene from Pope Francis’ Mass in Kinshasa, DRC, on Feb. 1, 2023, attended by an estimated more than 1 million people. Elias Turk/CNA Violence in eastern DRC has created a severe humanitarian crisis with more than 5.5 million people displaced ...[Read More]
Bosco, a “polarization” warning, and running aground…
Hey everybody, Today is the feast of St. John Bosco, and you’re reading The Tuesday Pillar Post. First things first — It’s Catholic Schools Week, and Ed and I are heading back to school, to make two live episodes of The Pillar Podcast, at the Univers...[Read More]
New podcast: Exploring the Catechism of the Council of Trent (in less than a year)…
Friends, I have long been interested in exploring The Catechism of The Council of Trent on lionandox. Inspired by the popular Fr. Mike Schmitz and his podcasts The Bible in a Year, and now The Catechism in a Year, it seemed to me (as imitation is the...[Read More]
St. John Bosco reminds us that the soul must be both nurtured and nourished toward a relationship with Jesus Christ…
The evangelist St. John the Baptist introduces us to the drama that affects every human being when he reminds both Jews and Gentiles to repent and believe in the Gospel. The battle of good and evil we inherit at birth reveals the Baptist’s initial me...[Read More]
When Clutter Is a Gift
“You’ve been clearing out the debris and clutter within me, making room for Your Spirit to take full possession.” – Jesus Listens, January 7 Clutter is a fact o...
Stories about Jesus
There are stories about Jesus from all over the world. The most important story about Jesus is, of course, in the Bible, where we can trace the most important y...
6 Truths to Help You Understand Grief
No matter what losses I experience, in my life, I know that nothing can separate me from Your loving Presence! – Jesus Listens, October 21 When you are grieving...
Ending the Self-Esteem Battle for Good
When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I won’t give up. Instead, I’ll look to You and Your strength. – Jesus Listens, July 31 For years I struggled with feeling good in ...
In the Dark of Winter, We Can See His Light
“Hope keeps you spiritually alive during dark times of adversity; it brightens your path and heightens your awareness of My Presence.” – Jesus Calling, Dec...
Reframing Shame
“I know Your power is made perfect in weakness. So I thank you for my insufficiency—it helps me depend on You to infuse strength into me.” – Jesus Listens, Janu...
When Clutter Is a Gift
“You’ve been clearing out the debris and clutter within me, making room for Your Spirit to take full possession.” – Jesus Listens, January 7 Clutter is a fact o...
4 Financial Tips Every Single Mom Needs to Know
Well, the holiday season is over and the Christmas trees are all coming down. The children are back in school. What many of us are left with are New Year’s Reso...
6 Truths to Help You Understand Grief
No matter what losses I experience, in my life, I know that nothing can separate me from Your loving Presence! – Jesus Listens, October 21 When you are grieving...
50 Top Quotes from Billy Graham
Yesterday was a homecoming of the best kind. We learned the news that Billy Graham had taken his last breath on earth and his first breath in heaven. His ...
For Such a Time as This
Esther 4:13-16 says, “Mordecai sent this reply to Esther: ‘Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are ki...
Ending the Self-Esteem Battle for Good
When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I won’t give up. Instead, I’ll look to You and Your strength. – Jesus Listens, July 31 For years I struggled with feeling good in ...
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