St Laurence of Brindisi
Dear Laurie, Sometimes we think we have to do extraordinary things in order to become saints. We read about those monks and hermits who slept
Category: Uncle Eddy
St Wilgefortis
Dear Willy, Your recent note was most disappointing. It reminded me how little I have done to extend our Lord’s Kingdom in the hearts
St Arsenius the Great
Dear Nigil, I can picture you busily preparing your lessons, now that you have returned from your extended vacation (well earned, I might add, after
St Pambo
Dear Pam, Did you ever notice how cheap words are these days? So many words. An endless flow of words. Words, words, words… Millions of
St Speratus
Dear Perry, If you had lived under the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, you would have had to pay for publicly acknowledging
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Dear Candy, My prayers for you are especially heartfelt today, the day on which the Church honors the religious Order of Our Lady of Mt
St Bonaventure
Dear Bonnie, I am glad you decided to major in history. The ancients used to call history “magistra vitae” – the teacher of life. Indeed,
St Camillus de Lellis
Dear Cammie, If I knew you less than I do, I would think it quaint that you have taken a summer job as a hospitality
St Henry II
Dear Hank, Your sense of relief is somewhat disturbing. I commend you for your generosity in giving God and the Church the first chance, but
