Prayer is a battle: 4 quick tips to help your prayer life

Prayer is a battle.   The Catechism makes this clear: …The great figures of prayer of the Old Covenant before Christ, as well as the Mother of God, the saints, and he himself, all teach us this: prayer is a battle. Against whom? Against ourselves and against the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn…

Book Review: Reform Yourself!

Reform Yourself! How to Pray, Find Peace, and Grow in Faith with the Saints of the Counter-Reformation by Shaun McAfee  I have to admit at first glance I was a little intimidated by the title of this book and wondered if I would be able to follow the contents between the covers. On one hand,…

TCMS Book Review – Breakthrough A Journey From Desperation to Hope by Fr. Rob Galea

Breakthrough A Journey From Desperation to Hope By: Father Rob Galea             Our lives are often a battle for acceptance and answers and as a middle-aged father of four teenagers I see that reality daily. The world we live in today can be cruel, unforgiving and quite often misleading. Our children are under persistent assault…

Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger – TCMS Book Review

Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger TCMS Book Review It has been more than a few years ago that I read this book, but I enjoyed it so much I gave it to my dad for Father’s Day and also gave it to my brother in laws. In a time when fatherhood is often…

Book Review: The Emperors of Chocolate

One of the many benefits of marrying up and also being married for almost 24 years is that through my wife’s monthly book club I have been introduced to some really good reads. I have to admit that it has probably been 10 years since I read this book, but I find the story has…