The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “Jesus Christ is true God and true man” (No. 464). This profound truth is a theological mystery. Christ gave it to us that our joy may be full. Faith enables us to believe the supernatural mysteries given to us by divine revelation. The age of faith […]
Father John Catoir: Finding God in the present moment
Communion with God should be a natural part of your life, like your very own heartbeat. Being aware of the presence of God is automatic, even if you only consciously advert to God a few times a day. The Lord is present, whether you are praying or not. Jean-Pierre de Caussade, a Jesuit spiritual writer, […]
Father John Catoir: Put away the phone
Cellphone obsession has become a serious epidemic and one that threatens our spiritual well-being. Please give me a minute to explain. A neighbor gave her 14-year-old daughter a birthday party, and noticed how quiet the girl’s friends were, until she went into the room and found them all on their cellphones. She was shocked […]
Father John Catoir: Being cheerful even in adversity
In this post-Pentecost season, it is important to remember some lessons from Jesus: love, pray, go, teach. After his ascension, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us. He wanted to spread his message to the world. He chose the Jewish festival of Pentecost, 50 days after Passover, to send his Holy Spirit to us. […]
Father John Catoir: Prince and his unique journey toward God
The death of the legendary rock star Prince on April 21, 2016, led me to reflect on the impact fame and fortune had on his life. And it reminded me of a phrase I’ve heard: Fame and fortune won’t ruin you, you do that to yourself. Only Prince knew for sure its exact impact. But […]
Father John Catoir: God is with us even when our greatest joy seems to vanish
As a priest, I’ve spent the past 30 years of my life writing about supernatural joy in the lives of others. The message is simple: faith, together with the discipline of controlling your thoughts, can help overcome even the most horrible emotional pain we can experience. The pain of life, as many of us know, […]
Father John Catoir: On conscience and the reception of Communion
Conscience is the faculty of human reason that makes practical judgments regarding what is morally right or wrong. In the search for truth, a person should always turn to a respected authority for enlightenment. Catholics are encouraged to turn to the teaching authority of the church, namely to what’s referred to as the magisterium. But […]
Father John Catoir: Fondness for a former first lady
The March 6 passing of Nancy Reagan saddened many Americans. I know it affected me more than I expected. She had an endearing smile and a quiet dignity.
Everyone knew the role she played in the life of President Ronald Reagan, and how important she was to him. He claimed that his success was directly related to her presence in his life. He had faced a particularly bad year, including a long hospital stay. “And then along came Nancy Davis and saved my soul,” he is said to have told his biographer.
Father John Catoir: How grace changed my life
Our planet needs hope and joy. It needs what you have to give. Each of us must try to find a way to help others find encouragement and inspiration in this darkened world. When these insights hit me — and I concluded that one person can make a difference — it changed everything. In 1977, […]
Father John Catoir: The pope’s courage and his message to us
There are many opinions circulating about Pope Francis. Some say he’s too liberal, others say he stresses mercy too much over justice. Permit me to present a few facts about how the pope has performed his duties since assuming the chair of St. Peter. I hope it will help you to know him better.
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