Bishop Sheen: What’s in a Name?

by | Jul 8, 2021 | Ad maiorem Dei gloriam and the salvation of souls!, Fulton Sheen, Spiritual Life

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen’s destiny was encrypted in his name for in the Gaelic language, ‘fulton’ means war and “sheen” means peace.  Sheen’s lifelong goal was to establish peace, but he was constantly at war with the various obstacles that got in the way of that noble ideal.  As a warrior for peace, he established […] Source: Bishop Sheen: What’s in a...

Ten Biblical Meditations for Making a Good Confession

by | Jul 8, 2021 | Ad maiorem Dei gloriam and the salvation of souls!, Catechesis, Confession, conscience, Evangelization, Happiness, Healing, Sacraments, Sacred Scripture, Salvation, Spiritual Life

One of the greatest blessings and gifts that flow out of the Sacred Heart of Our Lord is a mercy that is expressed most deeply through the Sacrament of Confession. This Sacrament is also sometimes called the Sacrament of Pardon, Reconciliation, Penance, as well as Sacrament of God’s Mercy. Words that produce inexplicable peace, joy, […] Source: Ten Biblical Meditations for Making a Good...

Accepting God’s Will While Feeling Disappointed

by | Jul 8, 2021 | Ad maiorem Dei gloriam and the salvation of souls!, Faith, God's love for us, Spiritual Life

I will bless the LORD at all times;his praise shall be always in my mouth. My soul will glory in the LORD;let the poor hear and be glad.Magnify the LORD with me;and let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he answered me,delivered me from all my fears.Look to him and be radiant,and […] Source: Accepting God’s Will While Feeling...