Happy Feast Day of St. Maria Goretti (July 6th). St. Maria Goretti is the patron of purity, young girls, and rape victims. To listen to the poem that I wrote about this incredible saint, and that is in Cloud of Witnesses 25th Anniversary Edition, click on the button directly below. gorettiDownload To hear more poems … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Maria Goretti
Author: Joni J. Seith
Happy Feast Day of St. Thomas
Happy Feast Day of St. Thomas (July 3rd). St. Thomas is the patron of those who struggle with their faith, architects, and patron of Mesopotamia, Persia, Parthia, and India. To listen to the poem that I wrote about St. Thomas, and that is in Cloud of Witnesses 25th Anniversary Edition, click on the button directly … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Thomas
Facing Storms by Deacon Bob
Over the years I’ve taken several theology classes and on occasion I’ve read a scripture scholar who will say that the belief that Jesus is God is a later development. It’s in John’s gospel because that’s a later gospel, but it’s not in the earlier gospels, the synoptic gospels. In those gospels, Jesus is just … Continue reading Facing Storms by Deacon Bob
Happy Feast Day of St. Anthony
Happy Feast Day of St. Anthony (June 13th). St. Anthony, patron of orators, the poor and of lost things (and lost souls) pray for us. To listen to the poem that I wrote, and that is in Cloud of Witnesses 25th Anniversary Edition, click on the button directly below. anthonyDownload To hear more poems about … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Anthony
A Reflection by Fr. Chris on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
Reposted with permission. See below for more information on the Mother Teresa Vocation Society. Last year, my grandmother went home to the Lord, leaving behind her beloved husband of 63 years. He had cared for her beautifully during her final struggle with dementia, making sure to guide her steps as she walked, to bring her … Continue reading A Reflection by Fr. Chris on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
Happy Feast Day of St. Joan of Arc
Happy Feast Day of St. Joan of Arc (May 30th). St. Joan of Arc, patron of France, pray for us. To listen to the poem that I wrote about her, and that is in Cloud of Witnesses 25th Anniversary Edition, click on the button directly below. joanDownload To hear more poems about the 42 saints … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Joan of Arc
Happy Feast Day of St. Dominic Savio
Happy Feast Day of St. Dominic Savio (May 6th). St. Dominic Savio, patron saint of boys, pray for our sons, nephews, grandchildren and Godchildren. To listen to the poem that I wrote, and that is in Cloud of Witnesses 25th Anniversary Edition, click on the button directly below. savioDownload To hear more poems about the … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Dominic Savio
A Homily on Jurassic Park by Fr. Chris
Yes, you heard that correctly, the dinosaur movie. This is a homily that Fr. Chris gave to his Seminarians, but it can be pertinent to all. Gospel: Jn 10:11-18 Location: St. John Paul II Seminary You may remember the great, uh, spiritual classic, "Jurassic Park." John Hammond has discovered a way to bring dinosaurs … Continue reading A Homily on Jurassic Park by Fr. Chris
The Crab and The Cross Podcast Interview with Joni Seith
Here's a fun, high energy interview where we cover a bunch of topics. It's my turn to talk about my husband, Bob. Hold onto your seats for a wild ride. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aqHfQcCx4EJSZAMBX6K9j?si=wH-5cYOpTbKHG-wAeJGcdg Or you can listen to my interview on Spiritual Headship, Redemptive Suffering, and Praying with Your Spouse on the Crab and The Cross Podcast … Continue reading The Crab and The Cross Podcast Interview with Joni Seith
Happy Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena
Happy Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena (April 29th). St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church, patron of Italy and Europe, and model of women, pray for us. To listen to the poem that I wrote, and that is in Cloud of Witnesses 25th Anniversary Edition, click on the button directly below. catherineDownload … Continue reading Happy Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena
Pain of Grace 