Faith & Spirituality – Page 83

Peace of God

Carol Monaco December 29, AD2020 No Comments

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God

St. Vianney: The Inspiring Priest

Diana Ragsdale December 28, AD2020 5 Comments

Saint John Marie Baptist Vianney, commonly known as the Curé d’Ars, was born May 8, 1786, and was raised in a small village known as

The Beauty of Imperfection

Glenn Slaby December 28, AD2020 No Comments

Beauty? Who defines it? Who should define it? How should it be defined? Every culture has its own interpretation and there is some universal commonality,

Developing a Relationship with Jesus

Jeffrey Stevens December 27, AD2020 4 Comments

One of the questions I’m asked the most by other Catholics is about experiencing a personal relationship with Jesus. “I don’t think that’s a Catholic

A Christmas Message from a German Soldier

David Torkington December 26, AD2020 2 Comments

My great uncle found himself in hell during the First World War. He was trapped in a shell hole made by enemy artillery. He was

dove, holy spirit, confirmation, spiritual life

Jesus Speaks to the Churches

Briana Huddleston December 26, AD2020 No Comments

In Part Two of the Revelation series, titled “The View of Jesus Christ in Revelation”, we discussed how John splits the book of Revelation into

flight, Christmas, Holy Family, Bethlehem

So Which Bethlehem Might You Be?

Gabriel Garnica December 25, AD2020 2 Comments

It’s name means House of Bread. This seems a fitting label since from Bethlehem came the Bread of Life. And in many ways it represents

St. Francis and the Message of Christmas

David Torkington December 24, AD2020 3 Comments

Throughout his life, St. Francis was consumed by a desire to give his life for Christ. This desire burst into an unquenchable flame when he

The Time of Christmas

Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer December 24, AD2020 No Comments

One of the most useful liturgical texts at the priest’s disposal is the ordo. Taken from the Latin word for “arrangement” or “routine”, the ordo

Preparations for the Joy of Christmas

B.J. Gonzalvo December 23, AD2020 No Comments

I grew up in the Philippines, where Christmas music hits the radio airwaves as soon as the first “ber” month comes. Yes, as early as

What Child Is This, the Son of Mary

Mark Belanger December 22, AD2020 2 Comments

When I was someplace between ages 3 and 5, my imaginary friends were Crocodile (the ticking one, from Peter Pan) and the Baby Jesus. Years

It’s Back to the Basics

Ida Adams December 22, AD2020 7 Comments

Life here in Florida is still rough after a contentious Presidential Election. Emotions are high; anger is pervasive, seeping into my spirit. I shudder at

Christmas in the Trees

Masha Goepel December 21, AD2020 1 Comment

The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown.

The Ongoing Incarnation: A Christmas Meditation

Deacon Greg Lambert December 21, AD2020 2 Comments

Beyond the festivities of the Christmas season and all the attendant trimmings, lies the incarnate Christ in the form of an infant. Manger scenes around