By Kevin J. Banet on October 19th, 2012
Years ago, a saintly man traveled to a distant land and spent nights sleeping in trees. The reason? The populace, fearful of local leaders, would not let him into their homes. The man was St. Francis de Sales, who as a bishop, experienced firsthand the religious persecution of Catholics in the Chablais, an area which [...]
By Kevin J. Banet on October 11th, 2012
Has the world forgotten about God? What is important in life? The next government scandal? Our favorite movie idol? Or is it heaven, our Creator, and Jesus Christ, who is the source of all love? How can anyone be so unconcerned? In fact, Jesus mourns the world’s indifference, coldness and thanklessness. Appearing to St. Margaret [...]
By Kevin J. Banet on September 8th, 2012
Topic for Living Jesus Chat Room, Sun., Sept. 9, at 8 pm Eastern Time U.S. The Son of God beckons gently, and souls respond. How were you called to Christ and his Church? Were you a “cradle Catholic” who simply took in the faith with your mother’s milk, and grew in grace day by day? [...]