The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
Classic Favorite: Tonic Soup and Spiritual Warfare God used the Tonic Soup to teach me patience and to remind me not to give up when bombarded with negative thoughts. Friars Corner: Blessed are those who follow Jesus Fr. Bob Hilz compares the blessings and woes listed by St. Luke, comparing them to our upside-down culture.
“Any simple act of love, done in obedience and humility, reaches all the way into eternity.” This profound word, spoken at a recent prayer meeting, shocks those embroiled in our toxic culture. The world tells us we are to do big things. Be self-made people, strong individuals that impact the world. Yet Jesus tells us...
By Ellen Mongan Every Christian faith walk takes you on a journey; a journey where you are asked to take Jesus’s nail-scarred hand and trust him to lead you. Jesus leads you to the very heart of our loving Heavenly Father. I was born and baptized into the Catholic Faith. As a cradle Catholic, my praying grandma’s good example and...
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalms 128:1-5; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:41-52 I prayed that you and your family had a blessed Christmas. Remaining close to Jesus and faithful to the core teachings of our faith will bring us peace, joy and good direction for our life. What we know Biblically about the family life of Jesus, Mary...
Micah 5:1-4a; Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:38-45 Dear Holy Spirit, please help us understand the joy of Jesus’ presence with us personally, in our Catholic parishes, our blessed country and the world. Jesus, You baptized us with water, the Holy Spirit and fire. Today, please, pour out more of your fire so...
Baruch 5:1-9; Psalms 126:1-6; Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; Luke 3:1-6 We ask the Holy Spirit for a deeper understanding of this season. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit we will be recreated and you will renew the face of the...
Your True North – Christine Roe explains how to find our true north in God, what that means, and how that results in peace. #JoyAlive http://ow.ly/MBvz30ms0uP Dating Jesus – We’ve all heard that we can have a personal relationship with Jesus. Exploring that promise for yourself, is like serious dating, http://ow.ly/Gk6C30mq8Mx Friar’s Corner:...