The Catholic Cafe

Many fear the Second Coming partly because of the biblical description of the End of Days which the Church proclaims to us as the liturgical year comes to a close. But, we should not fear the time of Judgment as much as welcome the Victory of our Lord over sin and death.

The stories of the gifts of the widows from the Old Testament reading from 1 Kings and from the Gospel of Mark speak of the great sacrifice in giving, but also in great trust that the Lord will provide to those who trust in him.

Especially when we struggle in life, we must realize the great power of the Lord in the Communion of the Saints and accept the daily gift of our family in heaven.

In the Gospel of Mark, we see the blind man Bartimaeus call out to Jesus and ask to be healed. Understanding the biblical stories of physical blindness as images of spiritual blindness can help us heal and lead us closer to Jesus.

We are typically aware of the fact that Jesus tells us that we must be the servant of others, but we really need to challenge ourselves NOT to lord it over others.

When St. Paul instructs us to put on the armor of God, he is revealing a powerful and mighty truth to us that is vitally relevant even today as we continue to contend with the Devil.

Evangelist and Catholic Speaker Matthew Leonard joins us to help us see that seeking divine intimacy with God should be the ultimate and end goal of every Christian.

There is something beautiful about being human. In fact, there is something divinely beautiful. Discover what makes our ability to EXPERIENCE life something that our loving Creator intended for us.

The second chapter of the Book Of Wisdom contains a telling prophecy of the Crucifixion, but it also offers us a rare glimpse into the mind of the crucifier.

Saint James is rather blunt when he tells us that faith without works is dead, but it does aptly underly the beautiful truth of our Catholic faith that teaches us that faith and works go hand in hand.

We must treat the treasures of the Church, those who are less powerful, wealthy and influential than us, will all the dignity they deserve as human beings if we want to bridge the great divide in the Church.

If you have ever wondered if rules in the Catholic Church were too pharisaical, perhaps a reminder that our faith is Incarnational - we are soul and body - will hep us see that sometimes the rules help us to find Jesus.

Mary is crowned Queen of heaven and earth and this should be tremendous news for all of us. Imagine what it would be to discover that you are a part of the Royal Family.

Leah Jacobson, CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in the final episode of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss the essence of creating and sustaining a genuine pro-life culture.

Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 5 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss the intersection of radical feminism and the anti-life cultures.

Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 4 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss the series condition of the healthcare industry as it relates to women.

Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 3 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss the grave problems that arise with the concept of Gender Ideology.

Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 2 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss Feminism and how it is driven by a consumer culture.

Leah Jacobson, founder and CEO of the Guiding Star Project and author of Wholistic Feminism, joins us in part 1 of a special 6 episode series on Feminism. In this episode, we discuss John Paul II and his call for a new feminism.

Most of us in the United States of America cherish, and sometimes must even fight for, our freedoms. But, we must also realize the great responsibility and accountability that comes with that freedom.

The Gospel account of the interaction between Jesus and the hemorrhaging woman, and his subsequent healing of her, speaks volumes to us even today, as we desire to be healed.

As we continue in the Year of Saint Joseph, we can see in Jospeh himself a path, a role model for all men, especially fathers.

The parable of the mustard seed teaches us that the smallest amount of faith is all that is necessary for God to accomplish great things. So each of us needs to examine our lives and seek out those small mustard seed opportunities wherever we can find them.

Viaticum, or Eucharist for the dying, is usually reserved for Catholics nearing transition to eternity. But, perhaps, if we view every day as possibly our last, we can receive Holy Communion with a new understanding of Heavenly Food for the journey.

Because the Most Holy Trinity is relational by definition, we benefit from having distinct and specific relationships with each Divine Person of the Trinity.