Reflections

The Eucharist

In this incredibly POWERFUL video, Fr. Mike Schmitz talks about the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and shares a heart-wrenching story about the faith of a 12-year-old girl in Communist China that you won’t want to miss!

Body & Blood of Christ

The Solemnity of Corpus Christi – Year C This Sunday the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi – the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The Eucharist is an expression of Christ’s unfathomable love for us. His [read more...]

Farewell From Father Dominic

Dear Fr. Arthur and my Our Lady of Wayside Family, Throughout the past twelve months, you have invited me to travel alongside you on the journey of Faith. Together we traveled, filled with love and a generous grace. I will [read more...]

Featured Video: St. Thomas More – A True Reformer

St. Thomas More was one of the greatest humanists of his age and he was also a man devoted to his spiritual life. His lifetime of learning, charity, and service to the public good of England enabled him to stand [read more...]

Peering Into Eyes Calling For Help

From time to time deacons receive well-deserved but unsolicited accolades from admirers appreciating uncompensated small and big acts of selflessness. Often at a loss for words to respond, a humble smile might be a very common response. Pressed further, the [read more...]

Lucifer, The Trinity, and Leisurely Sundays

Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles several tough questions from his audience, like “Who became the new light-bearer after Lucifer fell?” and “How do we make Sunday a time of rest amidst our busy schedules?” If you ever wondered about these things, [read more...]

Featured Video: Jesus, The Model and Master of Prayer

In this episode of his course in the Our Father, Dr. Ben Akers teaches us what we can learn from the model and master of prayer: Jesus himself. If you haven’t yet registered for FORMED, you must first do so [read more...]

An Exchange of Divine Love

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – Year C One day, as St. Augustine walked along the seashore deep in thought in an effort to understand the mystery of the Holy Trinity, he saw a little child running back [read more...]

The Holy Spirit’s Role in Renewing the Church

From the moment Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit upon the apostles to this exact moment in time, the Spirit desires for renewal, and that renewal starts in our own hearts first. Join the DR team and Father Mike Schmitz in [read more...]

Holy Spirit, Changer of Plans

Pentecost Sunday The fifty days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday are one great feast—one Magnificent Day of Lord. Pentecost Sunday is the fulfillment of the Paschal Mystery: the Passion, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. The descent of the Holy [read more...]