Gospel Meditation
Life can easily spin us out of control. While there are so many wonderful opportunities before us, we can also get easily distracted and exhausted. There is always something to…
Author: Holy Family
Why Do We Do That?
Question: In Sunday school, the students are studying the Ten Commandments. I know that kids are important in the eyes of God, so I’m just wondering why there isn’t a…
Going the Extra Mile
So often in life, people are concerned about the minimum requirements. What is the minimum I must do to get a certain grade? What is the minimum I need to…
Is Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?
Question: Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation? Answer: Despite the often packed churches, you may be surprised to hear that the answer is no! Holy days of obligation…
Gospel Meditation
The Gospels continue to challenge us to the core. This is especially true in the way our social relationships have developed. Feeling safe and secure in the world are not…
Are Near-Death Experiences Real?
Question: Are near-death experiences real? Answer: There is a lot of curiosity and fascination with the idea of an afterlife and communicating with those who have died. In movies, television…
Don’t Live a Lie
One day, my son was explaining to his mother that he felt she had lied to him. It was nothing very important, but he wanted to take this opportunity to…
Announcement of Bishop’s Annual Appeal and Nolensville Property
I want to share good news with you! On January 24th of this year, the Diocese of Nashville purchased a beautiful piece of property in Nolensville, TN. This was a…
Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries
The campaign most essential to the works of the Diocese of Nashville and the Catholic Church of Middle Tennessee has begun for 2020! Thanks for the continued support of the…
Gospel Meditation
People are not property. We cannot exchange them at will or simply use them for our own designs and purposes. What does the word “commitment” mean to you? We can…