God is more than we can comprehend, and sin limits what we can understand.
Scripture
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis: We are freed by service, not doing whatever we want
“Yet again, we find ourselves faced with the paradox of the Gospel: we are freed by serving, not in doing whatever we want.”
Posted inFaith, The Word
Spiritual preparation for Christmas can (and should) involve actively engaging with your community
We are reminded not to be consumed with things that distract from the focus of the season of Advent.
Posted inFaith, The Word
How do we make sense of royal imagery in Scripture?
The feast of Christ the King is an opportunity to think about ways that we promote God’s kingdom in the world.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Preparing for the season ahead
The themes of power, timeliness and anticipation are prominent.
Posted inFaith, The Word
We should not benefit from corrupt financial systems at the expense of the vulnerable
The readings present two women as models of living charitably, selflessly showing kindness to others.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
For Christians, to love is to open yourself up to suffering
In itself, suffering is never a good thing. But if someone we love is suffering, then we want our share of it.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
St. Ignatius shows us that falling in love with God takes serious commitment
What do I love in life that stands between me and the love of my life? What stands between me and my Lord?
Posted inExplainer, Faith
Which Bible translation should Catholics use? It’s not the one you think.
There’s no such thing as the “perfect” Bible translation. Still, some might be better for Catholic readers than others.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Marriage doesn’t have a monopoly on love. But it does show that we are made for love.
The list of failures and disappointments in marriage is long, but just as our sins cannot cancel the goodness God gave us, marriage remains a singular channel of God’s grace.