The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Psalm 40:2-4, 18; Psalms 40:2-4 & 18; Luke 12:49-53 Last week was a difficult theme. This week is much easier. A prophecy is God’s message, usually spoken through a person for a particular time and place. The old prophecies had their place and fulfillment. We need to hear a clearer word...
From The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion; A Book of Daily Reflections for April 7 by Nancy HC Ward “Jesus wants evangelizers who proclaim the good news not only with words, but above all by a life transfigured by God’s presence.” Pope Francis (Evangelii Gaudium no. 259) Who is on God’s list of people for you to...
A classic question that Jesus asks his disciples is, “Who do you say that I am?” That soul-searching question is a popular retreat theme that we all need to ponder. From another perspective, what if you asked, “Who does Jesus say that I am?” Rather than that courageous question we might be more comfortable asking,...