Author Archives: immacastoria

Share the post “The Way of Truth by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookTwitterShare…Shares Last week I wrote about the transcendentals that lead us to God, even apart from divine revelation or religious dogma. And in that essay, I tried to show how … Continue reading →

Share the post “The Way of Beauty by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookTwitterShare…Shares The great Russian writer Dostoyevsky once said that the beauty of Christ will save the world. This amazing statement meant that, to him, the majestic glory of Christ and … Continue reading →

Share the post “The Hidden Life by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookTwitterShare…Shares One of the periods of Jesus’ life that is often bypassed is paradoxically the longest part of His life. This segment of His life is often referred to as the … Continue reading →

Share the post “Hope by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookTwitterShare…Shares It is hard to exaggerate the importance of hope. Hope means the promise of tomorrow. Hope means solutions for present problems. Hope means that things can always be mended. Hope means the … Continue reading →

Share the post “No Known Language by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookTwitterShare…Shares One of the tough things about the Easter Season is that while Lent and suffering are so simple to relate to, Resurrection and Eternal Life are mere concepts that communicate … Continue reading →

Share the post “Where the Dead Don’t Stay Dead by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookTwitterShare…Shares Easter is a time to celebrate new life. The long hard winter is mainly passed. There is promise to be seen in nature. And most of all … Continue reading →

Share the post “Shifting Opinions by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookTwitterShare…Shares Anyone who tries to rely on the opinion of the public is in for a very bumpy ride. As we grow, we are taught to please others. It is the way, … Continue reading →

Share the post “Prayer vs. Prayers by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookTwitterShare…Shares We concentrate in a special way during Lent on the issue of prayer. It is one of the three exhortations of the season of Lent, along with fasting and almsgiving. … Continue reading →

Share the post “Holy Joe by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookTwitterShare…Shares He’s quiet and unassuming. He’s dependable and gets the job done. He always seeks to do things the right way. He’s kind and protective. He never likes the spotlight, but prefers … Continue reading →

Share the post “The Banishment of Faith by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookTwitterShare…Shares I think it very sad that, in the New York City lockdown last March, Churches were shuttered and considered “nonessential”. While they were definitely meeting places and potentially dangerous … Continue reading →