We speak of the Eucharist in two senses: the Mass and the Sacrament. The first is the re-offering of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The second is the Blessed Sacrament, which we adore in the tabernacle or monstrance, and receive in … [Read more...]
About Rev. Thomas G. Morrow
Reverend Thomas G. Morrow has a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family. Fr. Morrow is a priest of the Washington (DC) Archdiocese. He is the author of several books, including Be Holy: A Catholic's Guide to the Spiritual Life. His website is: www.cfalive.org.
Russia and Peace
November 24, 2023 by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow
Russia has started a war against Ukraine. China appears to be posturing to attack Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea and the United States with nuclear weapons. Iran is striving to attain nuclear weapons. And there is a war … [Read more...]
Homilies for October 2022
September 30, 2022 by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow
For October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 2, 2022 Readings: Hab 1:2–3; 2:2–4 • Ps 95:1–2, 6–7, 8–9 • 2 Tm 1:6–8, 13–14 • Lk 17:5–10 bible.usccb.org/bible/rea … [Read more...]
Socialism: A Bad Penny
June 24, 2022 by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow
A May 2019 Gallup poll found that 43% of Americans think socialism would be a good thing in the U.S. 51% think it would be bad. Those numbers are up from 25% and 40%, respectively, in 1942, according to a Roper poll. However, it seems that … [Read more...]
The Cohabitation Dilemma
January 28, 2021 by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow
The number of couples who choose to live together without marriage has risen dramatically in the past fifty years, from near zero to 60%. For Catholics the percentage is almost 50%. One subject regarding this which has received little … [Read more...]
Purgatory: A Key Doctrine
November 14, 2018 by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow
The dogma of Purgatory is an all-but-forgotten teaching of the Church, yet it is extremely valuable in supporting the call to perfection. The fundamental purpose of Purgatory is not forgiveness of sins, but making up for sins, reparation. … [Read more...]
Helping the Souls in Purgatory
November 27, 2017 by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow
Her husband had died some months previously when she asked a priest, “How can I get Bill into heaven?” The priest responded, “You attend Mass every day: offer your Mass for him. That’s very powerful.” The Council of Trent taught that t … [Read more...]
The Glory of the Mass
July 10, 2014 by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow
Obviously, the Mass is a glorious thing. It is the way God continues to feed his people; it is the way Jesus Christ—God made flesh—keeps his promise never to leave us orphans. Those who attend daily Mass have been given an unmatchable gra … [Read more...]
The Danger of Criticizing Bishops and Priests
Alas, how sad it is that some are far more ready to judge (and criticize) priests than they are to pray for them.
March 1, 2007 by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow
In the thirteenth century many priests were involved in seeking wealth and having a pleasant life. They hardly preached at all, virtually never studied, and paid for important positions so that they could get even more money. A number of … [Read more...]
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