Faith & Spirituality – Page 138

Jesus Christ, the “New” Adam

Ray Sullivan October 19, AD2017 2 Comments

In 1 Corinthians 15:45, St. Paul compares Jesus to Adam, Thus it is written, The first man Adam became a living being;” the last Adam

Arguments Pro and Con: the Four Marks of the Church

Paul Kniaz October 18, AD2017 2 Comments

After a fruitful breakfast conversation with a searching friend, I realized that almost all the questions that he asked were in some way connected to

The Catholic Faith: A Life-Altering Journey

Mark C. McCann October 18, AD2017 4 Comments

I have come to see my Catholic faith as a life-altering journey, sometimes tearing down the strongholds of selfishness and pride, sometimes lifting me up

As Christians we are commanded to forgive

Karen Reep October 16, AD2017 9 Comments

People hurt one another emotionally every day. And all too often when we should forgive, bitterness festers. A close family member betrays another. A wife

Are You Confused?

H. L. Duncan October 16, AD2017 18 Comments

Ever since the public release of Pope Francis’ exhortation Amoris Latitia last year, the Catholic media has been full of stories about the errors that

Tilling The Soil Of Faith

Deacon Greg Lambert October 13, AD2017 No Comments

When is the last time you tilled the soil on your property or someone else’s? For some, tilling is a regular activity. For others, the

The Church: A Solid Rock To Stand On

Lorelei Savaryn October 12, AD2017 1 Comment

You Are Peter Last month I had the honor of witnessing my mother and stepdad’s marriage in the Catholic Church. They were both raised Catholic

Imaging God Through the Gift of Intercession

Alita Maria Covel Ngo, OCDS October 12, AD2017 3 Comments

Father, Son and Holy Spirit, this is our Triune God. He is One and inseparable. Where the Father is, so also is the Son and

Our Lady’s Wisdom: The Rosary and Liturgical Life

Sarah Huntzinger October 11, AD2017 7 Comments

My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and and I love You! I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore,

The Day I Met Jesus While Riding My Bike

David Roney October 11, AD2017 7 Comments

Note: This first portion was written in Fall 2014, but not widely published. The Day I Met Jesus A little over a year and

Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid

Jim Dougherty October 9, AD2017 6 Comments

I like the adage: “Some things are better left unsaid”. But I have a hard time following it, especially when I am in one of

The Lesson on Self-Sacrifice I Learned From a Seed my Father Planted

Michael Cretaro October 7, AD2017 2 Comments

I remember once, back in the early 1990’s, I was riding in the car with my father, who was driving me home from my job

Eucharist, Jesus, communion, host, the Real Presence, authentic

Ann Mattingly: Hard and Rough As a Nutmeg Grater

Daniel Demers October 6, AD2017 3 Comments

“As hard and rough as a nutmeg grater” It took Ann Mattingly six agonizing minutes to swallow the Holy Eucharist given her by Father Stephen

Striving to Live Worthy of His Call

Christine Roe October 6, AD2017 1 Comment

In today’s culture getting married young may not be frowned upon, but it certainly isn’t very common. Recently, my fiancé and I, both in our

Persecution: The Eighth Beatitude

Kevin Aldrich October 5, AD2017 5 Comments

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you