Our Lady of Sorrows

This picture is from Steve Ray’s website. This statue of our Lady is located in the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. It is between the altar and the exact location where Jesus died on the cross on Calvary.

The Passing of a Real Hero – Robert Schindler, Sr.

Spirit & Life®

“The words I spoke to you are spirit and life.” (Jn 6:63)
Human Life International e-Newsletter
Volume 04, Number 28 | Friday, September 4, 2009

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The Passing of a Real Hero
Today the pro-life movement mourns the loss of Mr. Robert Schindler, Sr., the father of Terri Schindler-Schiavo, whose fight for life captured the heart of the [...]

Robert Novak, R.I.P.

My friend and mentor, Robert Novak is gone at the age of 78 and I am deeply saddened. After a valiant struggle, Bob lost his battle with brain cancer earlier today.
Washington and all of America should be mourning– for Bob Novak was the last of a breed of journalists that we shall not see again. [...]

Blessed Kateri is nearing Sainthood

Mohawk woman could be declared saint by Vatican

By Jorge Barrera, Canwest News Service — August 13, 2009

More than 320 years after her death, a Mohawk woman is on the cusp of canonization as the Vatican reviews newly collected evidence of a miracle that could place her among the saints.
Just what the recent miracle is that’s [...]

Reflections on Christ’s Passion

The next time you pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary or if you just need to reflect on all that Christ suffered for us read this reflection from Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
Reflection on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ +
The agony in the garden was really the agony in His mind. He suffered [...]

St. Teresa of Avila’s 500th Birthday Celebration Plans Under Way for 2015

According to Zenit, a commission of Discalced Carmelites is preparing for the celebration of the birth of St. Teresa of Avila, also known as St. Teresa of Jesus. St. Teresa was born in Spain on March 28, 1515. Due to illnesses and poor medical care, St. Teresa suffered greatly in her life. She turned to [...]

Suffer a Little First

What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly.  — Thomas Paine
As I encounter meaningful quotes I stop and think about them awhile. While most quotes are directed at the secular, material world, some can also be applied to the spiritual world. Most of us question why we have suffering at all, and why some [...]