Several years ago, my family and I were on a vacation for several days in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Anytime we are on vacation and one of the vacation days falls on a Sunday, I visit MassTimes.org to find the closest Catholic church to...
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Tom's Thoughts on Faith & Life
by Tom Burke | Feb 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Several years ago, my family and I were on a vacation for several days in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Anytime we are on vacation and one of the vacation days falls on a Sunday, I visit MassTimes.org to find the closest Catholic church to...
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by Tom Burke | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday, February 18, Catholics and many Christian denominations throughout the world will celebrate the beginning of Lent. This day is called Ash Wednesday. The following is stated at Catholic.org: “Ash Wednesday is one...
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by Tom Burke | Feb 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
I am Catholic. I attend a Catholic Mass every weekend of each calendar year. One Gospel reading that was read at Sunday Mass this weekend was Matthew 5:13-16. There are two important phrases that Jesus communicated to His...
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by Tom Burke | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
There are some things in life that a Christian may find challenging to do. Several of these may include attending a Mass or church service each weekend, praying, reaching out to help others, being a disciple of Jesus Christ,...
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