April 30, 2023 “My child and pieces of me live in Heaven.”– Anonymous Forty-one years ago, Deacon Donald Ross of St. Pius X Parish and his wife Arlene lost their twin daughters, who were born at 26 weeks of pregnancy. To this day, when he thinks of the...
April 29, 2023 “Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”– Author unknown When Nancy was young, she was fascinated by the stars. Her...
April 28, 2023 “Lord, save me!”– Simon Peter Mourning the loss of a loved one can make our lives as tumultuous as the Sea of Galilee with roiling waves, foreboding clouds, and howling winds. We find ourselves struggling to navigate the emotional storms...
April 27, 2023 “Many seek to find excuses for suffering by blaming society, people, events, history, greed, and original sin, but their suffering is only increased by this spirit of resentment.”– Mother Angelica The death of a loved one often provokes...
April 26, 2023 “Talk to me about the truth of religion and I’ll listen gladly. Talk to me about the duty of religion and I’ll listen submissively. But don’t come talking to me about the consolations of religion or I shall suspect that you...
April 25, 2023 “Your heart can start racing, your blood pressure increases, your respiratory rate increases, you become sweaty, as the body marshals defenses for you to protect yourself, one way or another.”– Dr. Lisa M. Shulman You can literally become...