The feast is celebrated close to the day on which Jesus received his name formally, on the eighth day following his birth. This blog post offers reflections on the feast, its celebration, and ways in which can honor Jesus' name…
Category: Lived Religion
A Sweet Treat for the Feast of Epiphany – Rosca de Reyes
Rosca de Reyes or Roscón de Reyes (King’s Bread) is a traditional pastry served on the Feast of the Epiphany. This post includes a bit of history of the dish and a recipe to try. Find It. Did you like…
“Confirmation: Sacrament of the Spirit” an article by Rev. Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M., S.T.D. in Millennium Monthly – August 1998
This is a good article on Confirmation, including its place in the Sacraments of Initiation and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. (Other articles that were in the same issue are also included in this link.) Find it. Did you…
“Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink … “
Today’s reading from the Gospel of Mark (Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B) is one of the more challenging ones. This post is about the Gospel challenges and the example of St. Vincent de Paul, whose feast is also…
“A Matter of Life & Faith!” DVD/CD by Jesse Manibusan
Jesse Manibusan, "A Matter of Life & Faith!" is a DVD/CD live concert (2 discs). Find it. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
“Utterly Humbled by The Mystery” – The Spiritual Theology of Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
Fr. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest who was ordained in 1970. He is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is an internationally recognized retreat master and spiritual director. Fr. Rohr’s spirituality…
“The Poor You Always Have With You …” – So We Don’t Have to Do Anything About Poverty?
A blog post addressing the oft-quoted statement from St. John's Gospel about the ongoing presence of the poor in our midst. This quote is often used by defenders of the status quo to imply that nothing more needs to be…
Celebrating Feasts with Food – St. Catherine of Alexandria
A blog post telling a few things about the life of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Includes a recipe for Catherine Cakes, a traditional food used in celebrating this feast. Easy to make with children and enjoy with neighbors! Find it.…
We Live Inside a Story, by Megan McKenna
We Live Inside a Story In the realm of the Spirit, and when dealing with our own souls and the souls of others, we are often at a loss for words. We have a sense, maybe even an image of…
This Will Be Remembered of Her: Stories of Women Reshaping the World, by Megan McKenna
After an unnamed woman anointed Jesus’ feet, he said, “Wherever the good news is preached in all the world, this will be remembered of her.” His words continue to ring true today about women of every culture and religious tradition.…