The Catholic Cafe

Forgiveness is typically easier to receive than it is to give. There are perhaps many reasons for this, but nevertheless, when one forgives his brother from his heart as the Lord call us to do, we are much more ready to receive the forgiveness we all so desperately need.

Saint Theresa of Calcutta, better known by many as Mother Theresa, has had a profound impact on many in the world, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. Though she lives eternally in heaven, her words still lives still echo in our ears, filled with a simple, holy wisdom.

John the Baptist has always been a very intriguing and important figure in salvation history. But, in fact, each one of us is called to be a John the Baptist, a herald of the Christ.

Sometimes it seems we all desire to wear a crown. And, many times it is not a true crown, but a false worldly crown with which we choose to crown ourselves.

We all strive to be more holy, but not everyone realizes that humility is a prerequisite for holiness. Keeping down to earth id the best way to reach for God.

So many of us try and control every aspect of our lives and of the world. Perhaps it is time that we let go, and let God do what He does best.

There is a lesser known devotion dedicated to Our Lady under her title of Undoer of Knots. This sounds like a great time in our knotty world to explore the help the Blessed Mother offers us.

Hunger is a natural, biological reality for the human being. It is built in to our DNA. But, our natural hunger is actually leading us to a greater, spiritual reality. Ultimately, only God can truly fulfill our needs.

When we live by the flesh, Saint Paul tells us, we are more prone to fall into sin. Being driven by our emotions can be devastating. As Christians, we are called to live by the Spirit.

Jesus used parables quite often during his ministry because he knew they would be received by those to whom he taught. Perhaps parables might be employed more today to teach the truth.