Faith & Spirituality – Page 62

Picture Jesus Crucified

Diana Ragsdale January 23, AD2022 2 Comments

I think God gave each of us the gift of imagination so that we can visualize the angels, the saints, and the Holy Trinity we pray

St. Francis de Sales and My Favorite Male Saints

Joe Tevington January 23, AD2022 12 Comments

I have particularly fond attachments to several great male saints. “My boys” as I call them truly embody masculine virtues; they include the patron saints

The Litany Of Trust

Mark Belanger January 22, AD2022 2 Comments

I have written before about trust as an element of faith (see Growing Our Faith Through Obedience And Trust). Trusting takes practice. At about the

We Need to Learn Forgiveness

Maurice Williams January 22, AD2022 4 Comments

The ancient Israelites were given a mantra by which they could steer themselves on a straight path to eternal bliss with God in heaven: “You

Tiny Thoughts in the New Year

Masha Goepel January 21, AD2022 2 Comments

January is almost my favorite month of the year. It doesn’t have October’s bright leaves or brisk weather – up here in Maine January is

The Evangelizing Power of Beer

Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer January 20, AD2022 11 Comments

A great deal has been said of late about the upcoming Synod on Synodality: there have been a lot of positive comments, a great deal

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The Two Essential Signs of a Thriving Parish

Peter Darcy January 19, AD2022 15 Comments

Half a century of sitting in Catholic parishes and getting assaulted by painful attempts at relevance qualifies me to reflect on what a thriving parish

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The Sacred Touch of Christ’s Love

David Torkington January 18, AD2022 2 Comments

Although Christ performed most of the religious practices that his parents taught him, there is no evidence that he offered sacrifices in the Temple. Why?

On Courage, Usefulness, St. Joseph, and Speaking Navajo

Al Costa January 18, AD2022 3 Comments

It is safe to say that Jesus’s first hours in this world were not in the arms of his mother, but in his father’s arms,

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Who Gets Into Heaven?

Ray Sullivan January 17, AD2022 24 Comments

Who gets into heaven? Now that is a really good question. For sure, Jesus Himself said that we must enter heaven through the narrow gate,

Pray for Us: Off the Shelf 235 with Meg Hunter-Kilmer

Pete Socks January 17, AD2022 1 Comment

Off the Shelf 235 – Meg Hinter-Kilmer Oftentimes we look at the saints and think, ‘I could never be like them…I’m simply not that good’.

And My Daughter Wept for Jerusalem

Sydney Sadowski January 14, AD2022 9 Comments

When my daughter was younger, we had a ritual. It started when I first began my theological journey. I had the privilege of studying Theology

The Case for an Infant King

Guest Contributor January 12, AD2022 6 Comments

By Tara K. E. Brelinsky During a retreat I attended, the priest offered a correction that changed my perspective on life and faith. Simple and

A Personal Perspective on the Prodigal Son

Bob Blundell January 12, AD2022 5 Comments

I first read the parable, ‘The Prodigal Son’ from Luke’s gospel, years ago when I was in the early stages of my journey toward the

Reclaiming Vatican II: Off the Shelf 234 with Father Blake Britton

Pete Socks January 10, AD2022 5 Comments

Off the Shelf 234 – Father Blake Britton Ever wonder what’s up with Vatican II? Don’t worry you are not alone However, what you may

Those Who Move: Guaranteed Winners in the New Year

Dr. Pamela Mandela January 10, AD2022 3 Comments

Another calendar year has gone by; another 365 days are lying in wait. The new year beckons and we come running. Some are prepared with

The Church’s Role in Raising the Level of Culture

Paul A. Escott January 9, AD2022 2 Comments

The author Maya Angelou once astutely observed that, “Most people don’t grow up. It’s too damn difficult. What happens is most people get older.” As

Love and Forgiveness on Christmas Day and Beyond

Deacon Greg Lambert January 9, AD2022 No Comments

Christmas day and all the days of the Christmas season provide an opportunity to gather with family and friends to celebrate this “most wonderful time

How the Letter to the Hebrews Supports the Mass

JP Nunez January 8, AD2022 46 Comments

One of the major disagreements between Catholics and Protestants involves the nature of the Mass. We Catholics believe that the Mass makes Jesus’ sacrifice on