"If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon our Lady, just say this simple prayer: 'Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.' I must admit, this prayer has never failed me." St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta In recent weeks, I have felt a pull to Mary. I find comfort... Continue Reading →
Psalm 13 How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Look on me and answer, Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,and my enemy will say,... Continue Reading →
Jesus said:"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am meek and humble of heart;and you will find rest for yourselves.For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." Today's readings really got to me. After reading the First... Continue Reading →
Too many brothers fallingToo many mothers cryToo many prayers are bounced back from the skyToo much talk and too much cheatToo many fathers losing sleepToo many broken hearts we can't make right We need love, love, loveWe got to fight for, we got to fight forLove, love, loveWe've got a right to, we've got a... Continue Reading →
Then he questioned his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” He replied, “Since childhood. It has often thrown him into fire and into water to kill him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” Jesus said to him, “‘If you can!’ Everything is possible to one... Continue Reading →
"Do whatever he tells you." Today's Gospel reading is the story of the wedding at Cana. I've heard this reading many times before, especially since it is a favorite among Marianists (the religious order affiliated with UD). But since coming to UD, I've become quite fond of this story. But this line in particular always... Continue Reading →
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." For many students, a new semester is about to begin. New classes, new textbooks, more information, and of course, more stress.... Continue Reading →
'Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We only have today. Let us begin.” –St. Teresa of Calcutta It's very hard to be present these days. Between technology and our short attention span, we are either reminiscing on the past or worrying about the future. We almost never focus on staying in the present moment.... Continue Reading →
There's a depression I feel it pressing in my chest There's not a question You are the way to make it rest You make the broken something better than it was You take a bad thing, add change and watch what it becomes So here is my heart, it's barely beating You are the One... Continue Reading →
"It is love alone that counts." -St. Therese of Lisieux Today is the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, which means that a lot of my social media feeds include quotes and dedications to her. I stumbled upon this quote on Katie Prejean's (a popular Catholic figure in the media) Instagram story. (Side note: you... Continue Reading →
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