We all know in general terms what God requires of us. He requires our love of Him and our love of others. He has given us His Church in which to gather and grow as His family. Through worship at Holy Mass and receiving Him in Holy Communion, we are strengthened in faith, hope and charity. Through our prayer and […]
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Encountering the Word — Matthew 25:13
“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) Please share this post on Facebook and other social media below: Print this entry
Encountering the Word — Matthew 25:13
“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Are you ready to meet Him today?
"The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins by Ernest Karlovich Lipgart" (detail) via Wikimedia Commons
This Sunday, we will hear the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. Like Jesus’ other parables, He’s using a scenario that would be familiar to his audience. To understand this parable, it’s helpful to know something about Jewish weddings. While we don’t know a lot of specifics regarding weddings at the time of Jesus, we do know that there […]
Daily Catholic Quote — from St. Francis of Assisi
“The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today.” (St. Francis of Assisi, Deacon) The Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi (1181 – 1286) is October 4. Please share on social media. Print this entry
Nurturing the Gift of Faith
Have you ever struggled with your faith? Maybe you love God, but wonder why you don’t love Him more deeply and why that love does not seem to have a greater impact on your life. Maybe you are inspired by the lives of others you know who seem to be so much more deeply in love with Jesus, and you […]
Encountering the Word — Matthew 5:16
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — Philippians 2:14-15
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world…” (Philippians 2:14-15) Print this entry
Daily Catholic Quote — from St. Francis of Assisi
“The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today.” (St. Francis of Assisi, Deacon) October 4 is the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi (1181 – 1286). Print this entry
Paul, the Pharisee, and the Alabaster Jar
Protestants say we’re justified by faith. Some Catholics say we’re saved by good works. But what does the Bible say? The Bible—it’s neither. And it’s both. At the very same time. First, let’s define our terms. When St. Paul says “works” don’t justify us (Gal. 2:16-22), he is really referring to two things. First of all, he […]