Evangelization Tool #1 is to learn how to share your testimony, to describe how you have encountered Jesus. It is important to learn how to communicate your story because that is one of the only ways others will be open to receive the good news that you are about to share. The truth is, we… [Read More]
About Cristina Almanza
When to Receive the Anointing of the Sick
One of the seven sacraments that is the least talked about is the Anointing of the sick. The Anointing of the sick is especially intended for those who are baptized Catholic and are ill physically and/or emotionally. “It is especially intended to strengthen those who are being tried by an illness.” (CCC 1511) The Priest… [Read More]
Growing in Spirituality 1 Day Workshop [Interview with Fr Albert Hasse]
Listen to a conversation I had with Fr. Albert Hasse about an event with Relevant Radio on July 27th and the Franciscan order. I can assure you he is a great person to speak with and listen to! Fr. Albert will be speaking about the Spiritual Life at the end of the month. Listen to… [Read More]
Weathered But Not Destroyed
I was left in complete awe and shock when I heard about the EF5 “El Reno” tornado on Friday with wind speeds reaching 295 mph. It is also the widest tornado ever recorded at 2.6 miles wide according to the National Weather Service. The actual mesocyclone, the parent storm above the massive tornado, was at… [Read More]
Dealing with Suffering
I’ll admit I have suffered much in my life, I would even say I suffer often. The truth is we all do. We all experience intense suffering, whether it is physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual. If one part of our body is suffering, other parts are almost always affected as well, just as deeply. What… [Read More]
Gosnell and the Divine Mercy of Jesus
You have probably heard by now about the case of Kermit Gosnell and the “House of Horrors” in Philadelphia. If you haven’t, I must warn you the details are not for children. There’s information all over the internet about his clinic. If you have been following the story you may have noticed the national news… [Read More]
Married without Children
My husband and I have been married for over 3 years now. I’ve learned that marriage contributes to our personal salvation through its call to service. Two other sacraments, Holy Orders and Matrimony, are directed towards the salvation of others; if they contribute as well to personal salvation, it is through service to others that… [Read More]
My Top 5 Reasons to be Married
No One Wants to Get Married Anymore. Look at what our culture sees as entertaining. I know for women, it seems fun to buy clothes from certain stores, not being anchored down by a man, and having the freedom to see whoever you would like. Being independent and successful are also factors that rate a… [Read More]
Promoting Life in the Movies: Movie Review of October Baby
It is clearly November, which is National Adoption Month, and the movie October Baby came out on DVD recently. My husband and I finally had some time over the weekend to watch a movie. We have been so busy we hadn’t had time to squeeze in a movie in over two months. We decided to… [Read More]
Seven Big Myths About the Catholic Church – Dr Kaczor Interview
I had the opportunity to interview Ignatius Press, author Dr. Christopher Kaczor by email through the Maximus Group this week. His new book is called The Seven Big Myths about the Catholic Church. The book has been released today, Wednesday, September 26. The book is very well written and describes in detail the seven biggest misunderstandings about the… [Read More]
Revival of Novenas
Novena comes from the Latin “Novem” that means ‘nine’ and would have been used in everyday Roman conversation. For example, November would be referred to as the ninth month in Latin. In the Church, a novena is a devotion lasting nine straight days, which can be used to ask God for special graces. The prayers… [Read More]
