Editor’s Note: Reflection on the Mass readings for the Octave of Christmas and Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Numbers 6:22-27; Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21. This series appears each Wednesday. The mother of the messiah has been called many things in the last 2000 years – the Virgin Mary, Our [...]
St. John Vianney always loved the major feasts of our faith, but Christmas in particular filled him with extraordinary joy. In the tiny baby Jesus lying in the manger; the Curé of Ars saw enfleshed the amazing extent of God’s love and the central lines of his plan to save us. On [this] Christmas Eve, [...]
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people make merry when dividing spoils. “For the yoke that burdened them, [...]
In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi inaugurated a pious practice that in places today has become so common that many think that it always existed. This great saint, as he was traversing the rolling hills of central Italy one December to proclaim the Gospel, noticed that few of his countrymen were taking the mysteries of [...]
Well, for this Christmas season, I thought I would reflect on one of the great theological masterpieces in our tradition and also one of the great literary gems of the whole Western tradition. I’m talking, of course, about the Prologue to the Gospel of John. And it is the reading… Watch and listen to Fr. [...]
As part of my Advent preparation, I have been thinking and praying about who I am thankful for in my life. This post is about the people who have made the success of The Integrated Catholic Life™ eMagazine possible. A Leap of Faith Sometimes, we may be called to take a true leap of faith. [...]
Editor’s Note: Reflection on the Mass readings for the various Masses of Christmas – Isaiah 62:11-12; Psalms 97:1, 6, 11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20; This series appears each Wednesday. In the days of Caesar Augustus, an era of peace was established in the Mediterranean world after centuries of strife. But this peace was forged by the [...]
Our nephew Noah, 7, has a real thing about Santa. Last year he was thrilled when he and his mom had breakfast with the jolly bearded fellow at the zoo in their hometown. The photos tell the tale. The first shows Noah with a look of ecstasy on his face as he perches on Santa’s [...]
Advent and Christmas is a time of storytelling. After all, Christmas is the greatest story ever told. God sent his only son to be born in a manager only to ultimately die on the cross for our sins so that we could all be saved. So, the best Christmas stories have a spark of Divine [...]
“What’s wrong?” Jennifer asked as Rick walked in the house with a sour look on his face. “Nothing… everything… I don’t want to bother you with something this petty. I’ll be okay in a few minutes.” “Oh no you don’t! I want to help… please tell me what’s wrong. Clearly something is weighing on you.” [...]
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St. Benedict for Beginners – The Third Step to Humility
This is the ninth in a series on St. Benedict for Beginners. – The Editors The Third Step to Humility ‘The third step of humility is that for the love of God a man should be obedient to his superior in all things.’ Obedience? What a sign of scandal in an individualistic age! The whole [...]
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