by Taylor Reynolds | May 24, 2025 | Article/Homilies
In ancient Greek Mythology there is the story of Narssius, a young boy who was said to have been struck by Cupid’s arrow of love and attraction and then looked into a lake, saw his reflection and then fell in love with himself, destined to forever stare into the lake...
by Taylor Reynolds | May 17, 2025 | Article/Homilies
St. Peter’s bascilica has at its entrance holy water fonts. Holding it up are two cherub angels. One of them is older looking and more aged, the other is younger and new. The resurrection overcomes the effects of sins. It dwells in the sacraments, particularly...
by Taylor Reynolds | May 3, 2025 | Article/Homilies
On the Door of the church at St. Paul’s is another small church in Rome: Domine quo vadis? The story of Peter in Rome, fleeing from the crucifixtion. Jesus said I am going to Rome to be crucified again. As the gospel says how he would die and stretch out his...
by Taylor Reynolds | Apr 26, 2025 | Article/Homilies
Easter cannot exist without the appearance of the Resurrected Jesus. In all of the appearances, there is a references to Peter. Peter was the first to enter the tomb and to be the first true and full witness of the resurrection. It is thus the role and ministry of...
by Taylor Reynolds | Apr 12, 2025 | Article/Homilies
In checking up on things with Charlene’s cause, I have come across another little girl with a similar story: Venerable Alexia. At the age of 14 she was diagnosed with a terribly painful and debilitating bone tumor in her spine. It would send her down a path of 10...
by Taylor Reynolds | Apr 5, 2025 | Article/Homilies
I am reminded of a time I went to Ecuador with a group of students. One day, a group of men broke into the room and stole all sorts of things: passports, money, valuables. The men were caught and we had to go to the trial. We actually pleaded for their mercy. I will...