Tom Peterson’s motto, “if it is to be, it is up to me”, was the mantra for his high-strung, over-achieving business persona. Yes, he was a Mass-attending member of the
Brian and Barbara Lilley, lifelong citizens of Canada, shared their journey of faith with Marcus. Brian, a cradle Catholic, drifted away from his roots as he neared adulthood, but never
Author Dr. Kevin Vost grew up in a Catholic family, attended Catholic schools and attended Mass regularly. Yet, religion was not something discussed at home. A moral foundation was set
A child of immigrants – mother from Puerto Rico and father from Italy – Marie Joseph grew up in a Catholic environment through confirmation. However, following that perceived “graduation”, practice
In many of the Evangelical Protestant or fundamentalist churches of today, more than twenty percent of the members or regular worshipers can say, “I was raised Catholic.” At banquets or meetings, I recall many times sitting around a table, attempting to meet and learn about the other people sitting with me. Inevitably, someone would say those words. Heads would start nodding seemingly everywhere, and the smiles would begin. Additional words weren’t required, because each of us understood.
I was like many teenagers: The Church’s proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ just did not seem relevant to my life. I never made a conscious choice to be an atheist; rather, I just assumed that the Church had nothing to say to me.
Musical legend Dion DiMucci’s life radically changed when he turned down a fateful plane ride with Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly.
Former international professional boxing champion from Sweden, Paolo Roberto, shares his story of growing up Catholic in the most secularized nation in the world. His faith would be a firm
Peggy Bowes speaks of growing up in an intensely-Catholic home with four sisters and parents who, strengthened by the symbols displayed and devotions practiced, lived their faith fully. The girls
Father Jordan was reared in a Catholic home but in college fell away from the faith. He considered himself Catholic but didn’t practice. He lived his life outside the Church
This week on a Special Edition of Deep in Scripture – “Verse(s) I never saw…” Series: Founder of Fellowship of Catholic University Students Curtis Martin joins Marcus Grodi to discuss Luke 6:46 and Ephesians 1:4, 18.
This week on a Special Edition of Deep in Scripture – “Verse(s) I never saw…” Series: Marcus Grodi welcomes Sheila Liaugminas to discuss Luke 9: 61-62.