Catholics have every right to demand action, but there must be discernment and prayer before making decisions. Then comes the courage to enact necessary change.
Prayer
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Distracted at Mass? The science says you shouldn’t feel (too) bad
At least some of our distractions have their source in God—and have something to teach us.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
The problem with looking for God in the clouds
Like the men of Galilee present at the ascension of Jesus, we search the skies for unclouded meaning.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Jesus wants to transform us. Will we let him?
The baptism of Jesus is the first demonstration of the loving relationship that all believers will come to share with God.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: What life is like outside the cloister
Judith Valente explores how the Rule of Benedict offers wisdom for those of us outside the cloister.
Posted inFaith, The Word
What can we do to share the love of God?
Jesus’ disciples today must seek opportunities to share the divine love they have received.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
This Christmas Eve (and always) we are called to prepare the way of the Lord
The last Advent calendar window has been opened; the four candles on the Advent wreath have been lit; all the verses of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” have been sung.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
In the final days of Advent, let us greet Christ with humility
Elizabeth…said, “And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” ~Luke 1:42
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Our way is not always the right way
In these final days of Advent, may we direct the thoughts of our hearts not towards self, but towards Christ.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
On the winter solstice, God is our light
Because God is in our midst, enlivening and strengthening us with his love, we can face the future with hope.