Harvesting The Fruits of Contemplation

In today's Gospel, Peter, his brother Andrew, James and his brother John heard Jesus’ invitation to come after Him and become fishers of men. They responded immediately, without hesitation, putting aside their earthly endeavors to enter in faith upon a journey with Him Who could give them eternal life. What’s holding us back from doing the same?   Where are we being called to serve? By the way, if you want to see this Gospel come to life, take a look at "Fishers of Men," a video produced by Grassroot Films, Inc. to assist in the promotion of priestly vocations. It is a moving and powerful tribute to the "other Christs" among us. This should be a mandatory part of our religious education programs and a must see for all Catholic families. You can find a trailer here... I am not affiliated with Grassroots Films, Inc. nor will I receive any monetary renumertion for promoting this video. I do so because it touches my heart every time I view it and helps me bette...

“I desire to unite Myself to human souls; My great delight is to unite Myself with souls. Know, my daughter, that when I come to a human heart in Holy Communion, My hands are full of all kinds of graces which I want to give to the soul. But souls do not even pay attention to Me; they leave Me to myself and busy themselves with other things. Oh, how sad I am that souls do not recognize Love! They treat me as a dead object.” Jesus to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska                     

He may not become Preisdent but he is where God wants him to be. Show this man the respect we owe someone who stands up for God's Truth. Take a look .

I agree with my Dominican sister Faith at One True Faith that this video is most deserving of being shared. Makes you better understand the beauty of a vocation to the religious life and to the Dominican Order in particular, doesn't it? Let us never stop thanking our Lord for the men and woman who accept His invitation to religious and priestly lives. Pray for many more vocations! By the way, might He be inviting YOU?

Even those who limit their television viewing find very little worthy of their time. When it is clear to you that you're wasting your life in front of "the box," why not look at the following instead. Let's start with a hearty laugh  from this blast from the past! Got 2 minutes? - Have you any idea about the quality of the young men who are answering God's call to be Dominican priests? You will after viewing this . What about 3 1/2 minutes? - Think your kids may be able to relate to this promo ? Can you spare 8 minutes? - Feeling down? Overwhelmed? Think that the obstacles you face are insurmountable? Questioning whether the effort to pick yourself up and go on is useless? You might feel differently after listening to Choi Sung-Bong . Thanks to Faith at The One True Faith for finding and passing this on. Invest 7 minutes and h ear what Father Bill Casey of the Fathers of Mercy has to say about the quality of preaching in our Church today. This 33 m...

Excerpts from the Preface I am not a theologian. However, as a member of the Lay Fraternities of Saint Dominic, I promised to engage in the “assiduous study of Sacred Truth.” Over the years, God has placed a tremendous hunger in my heart to know and share that Truth. During that time, I highlighted or made photocopies of passages in various articles and books that opened my eyes, stirred my soul and spoke to my heart. Much of what I have read over these years, I have written on index cards and stored them in my desk drawer. Periodically re-reading this material has had a significant impact on my life and spiritual journey…As a Dominican, I can not hoard these “Forgotten Truths” in my desk for my exclusive reflection. I must share them with others, knowing they will be a fruitful source of contemplation. That is the purpose of this book. PLEASE NOTE: As soon as the book is available for sale, you will be able to order a copy directly from this blog or through Amazon.com. That date wi...

“What joy ought not we men to conceive, what hopes and what affections, in knowing that in the midst of our land, in our churches, near our houses, the Holy of holies, the true God, dwells and lives in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar! He who by his presence alone renders the saints in heaven blessed! He who is love itself.” (St. Alphonsus Liguori)