Awe before God’s mercy and love June 6, 2022By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Light One Candle Fear of the Lord, which is the awe we are to have before God’s mercy and love, is not the only misunderstood gift of the Holy Spirit.
Doing the impossible March 4, 2021By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Lent, Light One Candle, Saints It is freeing to abandon our cares to God and focus on the necessary tasks that have been put before us.
A saint’s two crowns January 21, 2021By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Light One Candle, Saints Many people falsely believe that human strength is at the heart of heroism, but Maximilian Kolbe’s life demonstrates that the path to true heroism begins with humility.
Murdered priest was a witness of charity to the poor November 24, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Light One Candle To offer one’s entire life for others, and then to pray for those who persecute you, this is the way of the cross.
Learning to love as God loves July 26, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle The greater people’s faults, the more difficult it becomes to see the good in them, which is why we must practice this skill in little ways with all those we encounter.
Friendships help us discover Christ July 12, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Light One Candle No matter the circumstances, friendship is not just an experience of enjoying the company of others. At its best, friendship is an opportunity to discover Christ.
Finding healing after tragedy or loss March 25, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle There is no predictable timing for healing from loss but there are things we can do to help ourselves get through that painful period.
The Gift of St. Valentine’s Day February 13, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle The stories surrounding the life of St. Valentine teach us that sacrifice is the ultimate gift that love demands of us.
Meeting God on holy ground January 26, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle The revival of interest in the work of Fred Rogers indicates that our society yearns for the culture of respect and love of neighbor that he tried to foster.
A Catholic Apologist in the NFL June 6, 2019By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle “The most important goal of a single Catholic man is to get his soul to heaven,” Zuerlein says, “but the most important goal of a married Catholic man expands to getting not only his own soul to heaven, but also those of his wife and children. It’s almost as if, as a result of the love that you share, you have one soul as a family.”
The Eucharist and Christ’s love May 23, 2019By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle Ultimately, adoration opens our hearts to the reality of Christ’s love, empowering us to return to our everyday lives and relationships inspired to follow in his footsteps by making sacrifices and being willing to do what is right for the sake of others.
In praise of Catholic caregivers February 6, 2018By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle It is important that Catholics remain confident in answering the call to serve while also upholding the beliefs that have been handed down to us by Christ.
