Ciao! It’s been a few months since my last T’s Tea Time. I have been spending a lot of time traveling, including two trips to my beloved Italy. But I wanted to take a moment in this busy but beautiful season to wish you and yours
“I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” — Psalm 77:11 I know when one thinks of “homework” warm and fuzzy thoughts don’t
We are about to celebrate National Marriage Week. Have you thought about what you can do to celebrate your marriage and thank the good Lord for bringing you together in the first place? Whether you’re engaged, giddy newlyweds, or an experienced married couple about to
Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ, and Fellow Americans, I have gathered the best of the best of the solid Catholic non-partisan resources available on voting, based on the many questions I have received from my radio listeners. I pray these valuable resources will help
“And after He had taken leave of them, He went up on the mountain to pray.” — Mark 6:46 I know exactly the area to which this Scripture verse is referring. It’s right below the Mount of Beatitudes and overlooks the north shore of the Sea
Italians mark the feast of St. Lawrence (San Lorenzo) as an important feast in Italy. St. Lawrence was a deacon and martyr whose feast is celebrated on August 10th. He’s a favorite among Italians, and is the patron saint of deacons, as well as the
July 31st was the feast day of one of the masters of the spiritual life, St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. He calls us to take the time to reflect on our lives and our relationship with God. The current pandemic and restrictions
It’s challenging enough, even for the most faithful Catholics among us, to keep our Lenten commitments. We’re all busy, and just the everyday juggling acts of trying to balance faith, family and work often can lead to forgetting to do that daily Rosary or to
During this time of anxiety over the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting self-isolation and Mass and event cancellations, your relationship with God is more important for you and society than ever. Below are resources to help you worship, pray and gain spiritual strength from home.
When I was about to make my first holy Communion, our Catholic school offered the opportunity to purchase religious items to mark the important sacrament. They turned one of our larger classrooms into a mini religious goods store filled with all sorts of items, including
