Exploring the Catholic Spiritual Life
Our readings today give us a message of hope, unity and good news. A timeless message that is still relevant and reassuring today. In the first reading from the Book of Isaiah, the great prophet Isaiah is giving the Israelites a message of hope. During this time, Israel has been defeated by the Assyrians. It... Continue Reading →
How often have you heard or thought, “I don’t have time to pray.” We all have busy schedules trying to balance family, work and other responsibilities. It can be a challenge to find time to pray. Or is it? Well, there are 24 hours in the day, so there is plenty of time to pray.... Continue Reading →
Yet, LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you our potter: we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:7 All through our lives, God is shaping us. He is the Creator, the master potter who takes us, a lump of clay, and sees in us what we can be. He... Continue Reading →
Our readings today show us how God remembers us. How He cares for us in what we ask for and even when we ask. In the first reading today, from the First Book of Samuel, Hannah is in the temple praying. Opening her heart to God and sharing her sorrow and desires. She is asking... Continue Reading →
Our readings today speak of love and miracles. Topics that are just as powerful and needed today as they were nearly 2000 years ago. In the first reading today, from the First Letter of John, we are taught about love. We are told to love each other because love comes from God. We are also... Continue Reading →
