Alleluia, Alleluia!

Picture this:

You're sitting in Mass. You hear the great music (or not so great music) giving off praise to God in His own house. You listen to God's Word. You receive His very Body and Blood. Then, after giving thanks to Him, you leave Mass. And then (...and here's the kicker!), at some point...whether it be that day or the next or the next, you may say: "Wow, I wish I didn't have to wait till Mass to give praise to God."

Well, folks, do I have some good news! YOU DON'T HAVE TO!

There. I said it. And there's nothing you can do about it. Well, actually, yes there is. You can praise Him!

And you can praise Him however and whenever you'd like! And, as if that wasn't easy enough, if you're having a lot of trouble giving God proper praise and honor everyday, ask for assistance. His saints and our Lady are amazing intercessors. But even try getting some help from music. There are so many beautiful musicians who spend their lives making music just for people like YOU!

Take this young boy, Jotta A, from Brazil. May he show us how to truly praise God in this Easter season!

And remember....He is risen as He had said, Alleluia! Alleluia!

What is true love?

     What is true love? Is it as simple as the way kids think it is? We tend to complicate it, but in reality it is quite simple. We see it in the friendship we share with one another, in the self-sacrifice of those who truly care about us. We see it in the care our parents show us. This is the type of love which we see from those who truly care for our well-being. Well then, is this not enough? Why are we not satisfied with the love we already receive from those around us?

     My answer for this is quite simple. We are searching to understand that we are loved in the most perfect way. We want to be loved for who we truly are and that no matter what we do we want to know that we are still loved. This is exactly the type of love we receive from God, who created us and loved us into existence. Not only does He shows us His love in those around us (whom He created), more importantly, He wants be a part of our lives. God is Love. We glorify Him in the way we love others.

     So let us not leave it till Valentine’s Day to show others we love them. Let every moment of our days be an expression of love towards others.