Faith or belief is more than conviction that God exists. True Christian faith is a dynamic journey, a quest of trust, confidence, and commitment that involves no small amount of risk taking. The Mass readings for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) are Wisdom 18:6-9; Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22; Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19… Continue reading Sunday Reflection—Faith as a Dynamic Journey
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Daily Catholic Quote — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
“Faith in the resurrection of Jesus says that there is a future for every human being; the cry for unending life which is a part of the person is indeed answered. God exists: that is the real message of Easter. Anyone who even begins to grasp what this means also knows what it means to… Continue reading Daily Catholic Quote — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Daily Catholic Quote — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
“The school of faith is not a triumphal march but a journey marked daily by suffering and love, trials and faithfulness.” (Pope Benedict XVI, General Audience, 24 May 2006) Please share this post on Facebook and other social media below: Print this entry
Daily Catholic Quote — from J. R. R. Tolkien
“The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.” ~ ~ ~ (J.R.R.… Continue reading Daily Catholic Quote — from J. R. R. Tolkien
Daily Catholic Quote — from St. Augustine of Hippo
“Thou movest us to delight in praising Thee; for Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.” (St. Augustine of Hippo, Confessions – Book I. Chapter I.) The Memorial of St. Augustine, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor of Grace (A.D. 354 – 430) is August 28. Please share… Continue reading Daily Catholic Quote — from St. Augustine of Hippo
Daily Catholic Quote — from St. Augustine of Hippo
“Thou movest us to delight in praising Thee; for Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.” (St. Augustine of Hippo, Confessions – Book I. Chapter I.) The Memorial of St. Augustine, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor of Grace (A.D. 354 – 430) is August 28. Please share… Continue reading Daily Catholic Quote — from St. Augustine of Hippo
Encountering the Word — Psalm 39:12
“Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear to my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears! For I am thy passing guest, a sojourner, like all my fathers.” (Psalm 39:12) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — Psalm 39:12
“Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear to my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears! For I am thy passing guest, a sojourner, like all my fathers.” (Psalm 39:12) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Lent—A Journey of Trust
Once again, we find ourselves on our annual Lenten journey. This journey is truly a privilege given to us by the church through the Liturgical Year. Our Lenten prayer, fasting and alms giving is encouraged so as to strengthen and deepen our relationship with God. During this particular portion of the Liturgical Year we are… Continue reading Lent—A Journey of Trust
Daily Catholic Quote — from C. S. Lewis
“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” (C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity; Lewis was an Anglican; many of his insights were profoundly Catholic.) Print this entry