As we begin the first day of this Novena to St. Joseph for Alcoholics, we pray: O chaste Spouse of Mary most holy, glorious Saint Joseph, great was the trouble and anguish of thy heart when thou wast minded to put away privately thine inviolate Spouse, yet thy joy was unspeakable, when the surpassin...

Many years ago, I went through inner healing with a spiritual director to rid myself of a block in my spiritual life – unforgiveness. I wanted to grow spiritually, but was unable to due to this obstacle. I wanted to experience the fullness of God’s peace, which He gives so freely to those who op...

A couple of years ago, the Telegraph ran a story entitled Church's 'Jesus loves Osama' sign criticised. Apparently, some Baptist churches in Sydney, Australia, put up signs which read simply, "Jesus Loves Osama." Smaller print at the bottom contained the Biblical reference supporting that assertion:...

An American tabloid is claiming that Rihanna and Brown got married at Puffy’s (I just can’t call him Diddy..sorry) Miami mansion. If this story is indeed true and giving all the drama that’s transpired between these two in the past few weeks, it’s entirely possible, this stor...

Who needs Jesus? Whom does He call upon? From the Gospel reading in today's Mass for the Saturday after Ash Wednesday: Luke 5:27-32: "Jesus saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the customs post.He said to him, 'Follow me.'And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him.Then Levi gave ...

 It’s 2am, I think, and like most other nights I can’t sleep. So what do I decide to do? I decide to surf the web..hmm. What to read? What to read? Obama and his budget plans..nah too heavy. Watch past American Idol reject videos on You Tube..nah too funny. Read about Rihanna and Chris ...

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The First Reading from today's Mass is from the Prophecy of Joel: Joel 2:12-18: "Even now, says the LORD,return to me with your whole heart,with fasting, and weeping, and mourning;Rend your hearts, not your garments,and return to the LORD, your God.For ...

Today’s gospel about the paralytic man being lowered through the roof has a very simple message - “Child, your sins are forgiven” says our Christ (Mark 2).  That is the message for us as we head into Lent.  Our sins are forgiven. I used to not have much use for confession.  Now,...

There is a sweetness about Rodney King. An air of humility. A seemingly new found dedication to life. No. I have not met Rodney King, but I have been watching him on his journey through rehab and sobriety on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab/Sober House (which I am not proud to admit but at least it’...

Today is my birthday which in some ways I am finding tough, so here are the weekly articles to help us see our life in a positive light Broderick Allen presents Sowing and Reaping posted at Broderick Allen - Personal Growth and Enjoying Life’s Journey. GP presents I’m Singin’ in the Barn Â...