Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However, the Eucharist, which is Jesus Christ’s own body and blood, is a divine gift bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father. And because it’s a gift, the way we receive it and the state of our souls matter greatly to our relationship with God. Which begs the question: can someone be denied Holy Communion? Fr. Mike explains whether communion is a gift that can be taken away, and what that means for public figures who openly support practices against the Church, like abortion.
Compares and contrasts the real St. Francis of Assisi versus the "fake saint" of social justice.
Fr. Robert Altier looks back at the year 2019 and offers some insights for the year to come.
During the third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Thomas Dufner reflects upon the Christ preaching judgement and potential condemnation. We know not when we will...