Learning to be Quick to Listen

Fr. Jean Corbon’s Wellspring of Worship offers a profound shift in how we perceive our relationship with Jesus, moving from a view of ritual as mere duty to an encounter with a living river of grace. At the center of his theology is the Wellspring—the Mystery of the Trinity —which overflows into the liturgy and the world. Corbon teaches that the Resurrection is not a past event we simply remember, but an ever-actual reality that breaks into our present moment. When we participate in the Sacraments, we are not just observers; we are invited to plunge into the same river of life that flows from the pierced side of Christ. By viewing prayer and the Mass as a synergy between our desire and the Holy Spirit’s action, we begin to see that Jesus is not a distant historical figure , but the source of life constantly seeking to irrigate the dry land of our daily existence.  To create a deeper relationship with Jesus through this theology, one must practice the liturgy of the heart in the mo...

Christ is truly Risen, Alleluia! In His Resurrection , Jesus transforms the world with a hope that cannot fade. The empty tomb is God’s triumphant declaration that love conquers every darkness, that mercy is stronger than sin, and that life—not death—has the final word. This moment in salvation history is not only a victory we remember, but a living promise we cling to. Christ rises not only for Himself, but for each one of us, inviting us to step out of our own tombs of fear, discouragement, or doubt. His Resurrection is the radiant sunrise that breaks through every night we face, assuring us that God is always working to bring forth new life where we least expect it. For us today, the Resurrection is an invitation to live boldly and joyfully as children of the light. It calls us to carry Christ’s victory into our families, our workplaces, and every corner of our daily lives. Because He lives, our struggles need not define us, our failures do not have the last word, and our hopes ar...

Jesus entrusted the foundation of the Church to real people —imperfect, fearful, and deeply human—and at the center of that foundation stood Peter and the Apostles. In the Gospels, Jesus deliberately forms this apostolic community, calling them by name, teaching them, and sharing His mission with them. Peter is given a unique role when Jesus declares, “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18), entrusting him with the keys of the Kingdom. The Apostles are not merely followers but witnesses, sent ones, tasked with preaching, healing, and preparing the way for the Kingdom of God. Even before the Resurrection, Jesus is already shaping a visible Church—one grounded in authority, teaching, sacramental life, and communion. After the Resurrection, the mission of Peter and the Apostles comes fully into focus. Empowered by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, they boldly proclaim the risen Christ, baptize new believers, celebrate the Eucharist, and establish Christian ...

The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated annually on October 7th, holds a significant place in Catholic tradition, commemorating the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary through the Rosary . This feast day originated in 1571 to celebrate the victory of the Christian fleet over the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Lepanto . Pope St. Pius V attributed this miraculous victory to the fervent prayers of the Rosary offered by Christians throughout Europe. The faithful were called to pray the Rosary for divine assistance, and the subsequent triumph was seen as a clear sign of Mary's powerful patronage. Originally known as Our Lady of Victory , the feast was later renamed Our Lady of the Rosary, solidifying the profound connection between Mary's intercession and this beloved Marian prayer. Today, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary continues to be a call for Catholics to deepen their devotion to Mary and to embrace the Rosary as a spiritual weapon for peace and con...

Lent , a sacred season of forty days, is a pilgrimage of the soul, a time of preparation for the glorious celebration of Easter. It's an invitation to journey with Jesus through His Passion, death, and resurrection, allowing His transformative love to reshape our hearts. Our fasting, prayer, and almsgiving during this period are not mere external acts, but profound spiritual exercises that draw us closer to Jesus' suffering and ultimately, to the joy of His resurrection. Fasting: Sharing in Christ's Deprivation Fasting, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains, is a way to "purify our hearts and dispose ourselves to a deeper encounter with God" ( CCC 1438 ). When we abstain from food or other comforts, we experience a small taste of the deprivation Jesus endured during His Passion. This physical sacrifice allows us to identify with His suffering, creating space in our lives for deeper contemplation and prayer. It reminds us that our true sustenance com...

What do a grilled cheese sandwich and the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe have in common? Both bore what appeared to be images of Mary. One was determined to be authentically miraculous, the other was not. Not to spoil any secrets, but it’s not Our Lady of the Grilled Cheese that converted Mexico and continues to draw millions of people on pilgrimage every year. But have you ever wondered just how the Church determines the bogus from the divinely appointed? In his new book, “ Exploring the Miraculous ,” Michael O’Neill gives readers a crash course of sorts in “Miracles 101” - including common questions about the importance of miracles, an explanation of the approval process, and descriptions of the various types of miracles found within the Catholic Church. “This is a very rare book in that it tries to cover the entire spectrum of miracles within the Catholic Church,” O’Neill told CNA. Catholics by definition are people who have to believe in at least two miracles, O’Neill said ...