Exploring the Catholic Spiritual Life
James Tissot, The Beatitudes Sermon, c. 1890 As we celebrate the fourth Sunday of ordinary time, the Church reminds us that God builds His kingdom through the humble. This is the opposite of how we tend to think. The world values power, independence, and being self-made. However, God values humility and those who place their... Continue Reading →
Today is the seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Our readings weave together themes of being persistent in prayer, the significance of our baptismal identity, and Divine generosity. These common threads strengthen the fabric of our lives. How strong is your fabric? Persistence in prayer. Baptismal identity. Divine generosity. Each of these are critical parts of... Continue Reading →
This third Sunday of Lent, our readings share a theme that parallels our Lenten journey. Our readings like Lent call us to repentance, conversion, and ultimately to trust and experience God’s mercy. How is your Lenten journey going so far? Have there been ups and downs? Have you hit some of your goals? Have there... Continue Reading →
This seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, our readings share a common theme, mercy. Mercy is love in action, and the Church is asking you and me, are we putting love into action? The first reading from the Book of Samuel tells of David sparing Saul's life, even though he had the opportunity to kill him.... Continue Reading →
This third Sunday in Ordinary Time, our readings teach us about listening to God’s word, valuing each member of the Church, and sharing the good news of Jesus. In the first reading from the Book of Nehemiah, Ezra the priest reads the law to the people from morning until noon. The assembly listens intently responding... Continue Reading →
Into the Deep 