The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
Ezekiel 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45(I am the resurrection and the life.) This week we are presented a vision of a spiritual body apart from our limited earthly body. In the first reading, God promised us through Ezekiel that God’s Holy Spirit would be placed in us to live a growing new life....
Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13; Psalms 146:6-10; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 5:1-12a The Beatitudes of Matthew’s Gospel point to a growing blessing of God, even amidst great trials and persecution in our lives. God’s joy flows from his divine grace within us from our baptism and other sacraments and prayer life. This will lead us through life...
A reason, a season, a lifetime – featured on NewEvangelizers.com – People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. What new and old relationships need a special place in your life this season? CatholicMom: True Radiance, wisdom for a season of life – featured on CatholicMom.com – In True Radiance,...
Happy Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Blessed New Year. Numbers 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-6, 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 A lot of events surrounded the birth of Jesus Christ. He didn’t just drop out of the sky without any preparation. Mary and Joseph were both of King David’s lineage. Jesus’ birth and mission were...
Solemnity of Christ’s Birth. Christmas Mass during the day: Isaiah 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18 For those of us who have been Christian from baptism or converted later, there is a certain joy and comfort in reading the Christmas stories in the gospels, celebrating Christmas Masses and listening to all the beautiful Christmas...
True Radiance, wisdom for a season of life – In True Radiance, finding grace in the second half of life, Lisa Mladinich writes that When women share their spiritual wisdom in intimate conversations, we all grow with new insights. New Evangelizers: Find a Real Friend in Jesus – Featured in NewEvangelizers.com – Nancy interviews Author...