“When I am weak, then I am strong”; “power made perfect in weakness.” Such verses are often cited as key to spiritual growth, but do we really understand what they are talking about? Can anyone ever understand? Yes. If we couldn’t understand it at all, God would not have told it to us. God does not waste words. It is […]
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How the Weakness of the Cross Makes Us Strong
In this great post from the archives, Dr. Peter Kreeft offers a beautiful and powerful reflection on the Cross of Christ and it’s impact on our life of faith as disciples of the Lord. We are grateful for generous permission to share this article here. “When I am weak, then I am strong”; “power made perfect in weakness.” Such verses are often […]
Encountering the Word — 2 Corinthians 11:30
Your Daily Quote from the Holy Bible “If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.” (2 Corinthians 11:30) Please share on Facebook and other social media you choose below. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Your Daily Quote from the Holy Bible “…but he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; […]
Daily Quote — Pope St. Leo the Great
“No one, however weak, is denied a share in the victory of the cross. No one is beyond the help of the prayer of Christ.” (Pope St. Leo the Great) The Memorial of St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church ( – 461) is November 10. Please share this post on Facebook and other social media below: Print […]
How the Weakness of the Cross Makes Us Strong
“When I am weak, then I am strong”; “power made perfect in weakness.” Such verses are often cited as key to spiritual growth, but do we really understand what they are talking about? Can anyone ever understand? Yes. If we couldn’t understand it at all, God would not have told it to us. God does not waste words. It is […]
Peter, do you love me?
If we abandon ourselves to Christ who tells us “man does not live by bread alone from on every word that proceeds from the mouth of God,” then it is for us to believe the revealed word and the Holy Spirit will grant us the gifts of understanding and wisdom. Have you ever wished that you had been born in […]
Encountering the Word — 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“…but he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I […]
Peter, do you love me?
If we abandon ourselves to Christ who tells us “man does not live by bread alone from on every word that proceeds from the mouth of God,” then it is for us to believe the revealed word and the Holy Spirit will grant us the gifts of understanding and wisdom. Have you ever wished that you had been born in […]
How the Weakness of the Cross Makes Us Strong
“When I am weak, then I am strong”; “power made perfect in weakness.” Such verses are often cited as key to spiritual growth, but do we really understand what they are talking about? Can anyone ever understand? Yes. If we couldn’t understand it at all, God would not have told it to us. God does not waste words. It is […]