A brief reflection on the life of St. Peter Canisius, with encouragement for those who have way too much they need to do each day. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
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Fidelius and Diabolus: Tim Tebow, Jesus, and Saturday Night Live
One in an on-going series of dialogues between a man and his conscience. Reflection the question of how prayer and divine intervention play a role in everyday activities. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Requiem for Christopher Hitchens – The Anti-theist
The question of the eternal fate of vitriolic foes of faith and religion has received two general responses. This post presents those two general responses and offers a hopeful reflection on their relative merits. Find It. Did you like this?…
A Christmas-tide Reflection
A reflection for Christmas on the healing gift of Christmas in our lives. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
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…
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…
“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.…
Wise or Foolish – Time Moves On and Our Response is Required.
A blog post for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A. Includes a homily by Fr. Ron Shirley. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
