The past two days mark the feasts of two great saints of the Church, a mother and a son, whose lives give testimony to a sure-fired method of evangelizing those we love.
St. Monica (August 27) is the mother of St. Augustine (August 28), though Augustine was no saint when Monica began her earnest intercession. At that time he was a pagan and a member of the heretical Manichean sect. He was known to be a carouser who lived with a woman to whom he had fathered a child. A brilliant mind, he was “devoted” to his views and his lifestyle, and had no intention of converting to the Catholic faith.
St. Monica was distraught about her son’s dissolute ways and decided to do something about it. She prayed. And in the end, her prayers won the soul of her son.
What was it that made St. Monica’s prayers so effective? I think five strategies are primarily responsible. Perhaps you can implement them as you seek to evangelize those you love.
Two weeks ago, I was in Huntsville, Alabama for two beautiful and heartwarming events — a tea and a retreat. Both events were the fulfillment of a dream for one very gifted, magnanimous woman, Carole Esk’ridge. A true “woman of grace,” Carole has a vision and mission that can significantly impact the lives of the “poorest of the poor.” And both events were first steps in realizing her dream. If you need any artist related blog then 
From time to time we hear from people at the apostolate who are fairly convinced that God just doesn’t answer their prayers. Is it possible that we can petition the Lord and He would turn a deaf ear to us? Not if we understand the nature of God.
Two break-out sessions were offered to the women during the retreat. Thomas K. Sullivan, author of the book, Called to Knighthood: The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Kingdom Family of God 
I have been laid a bit low the last few days with some kind of infection in my respiratory system. The doctor gave me antibiotics and I am confident I will be feeling better pretty soon. In the meantime, what is one to do? Type A’s don’t generally do well with lack of activity, and this particular Type A (me) chomps at the bit even from a sickbed. 
Father Edmund Sylvia, C.S.C. and I are at EWTN producing the next ten programs for The Abundant Life. They are slated to air this Fall. It has been a dynamic week filled with great guests and great topics. Here is an overview:
Thirty-six years ago today, I stood before God, family, and friends, looked into the eyes of a wonderful man and pledged to love, honor, and obey him until death us do part.
with just too much stuff.
It was clear that Denny both enjoyed his job and the people he met while doing it. He bagged my groceries with the precision of an engineer and the banter of a 1940’s leading man.