Cardinal Van Thuvan was in jail for 13 years. The Vietnam Government had imprisoned him without proper trial. It was only 7 years since he was a bishop. He had a lot of dreams and plans for the Diocese. But in 1976 he was imprisoned. For 9 years he was put in isolation in a … Read more
Here are 20 tips for a good Confession: 1) Examine our consciences regularly and thoroughly; 2) Wait our turn in line patiently; 3) Come at the time confessions are scheduled, not a few minutes before they are to end; 4) Speak distinctly but never so loudly that we might be overheard; 5) State our sins … Read more
Practicing virtue without humility is like carrying dust against wind. In the Gospel according to St. Mathew 11:25-27, Jesus thanks the Father in heaven for revealing to his disciples the wisdom and knowledge of God. Jesus’ prayer tells us that God is both Father and Lord of earth as well as heaven. He is both … Read more