The Feast of the Visitation is a celebration of the meeting of Mary with her cousin Elizabeth when both women are expecting their firstborn children. Mary’s song of praise is sung or recited daily as part of Evening Prayer in…
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A Song of Praise as the World Turns — The Benedictus
A reflection on the hymn of Zechariah, father of John the Baptist. After spending nine months unable to speak following the announcement by an angel that his elderly, barren wife would have a child, Zechariah spoke praising God for His…
“Let Nothing Disturb You” – St. Teresa of Avila
On this feast of St. Teresa of Avila, when all is so uncertain in our world and so many worries seem to plague us all, I offer her reminder of what really matters. This quote is sometimes called her “Bookmark”…
“Who was that saint who was a mercenary, Mom?” by Kathy Pozos
St. Camillus de Lellis (feast day July 18) was the man in question. A post written last year gives more details of his life. However, in brief, here’s a thumbnail sketch of it. Find It Did you like this? Share…
“The Christmas Child” CD by Jesse Manibusan
Featuring 16 new songs by some of today’s best-known contemporary Christian artists, including Jesse Manibusan and Nellie Cruz in a soulful duet of “Mary, Did You Know?” Find It Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
“Spirit & Song: By Request”
Spirit & Song: By Request is an eclectic compilation of some of the best-known and most popular contemporary Christian songs of the past few years. Featuring rock, pop and reggae tracks, ballads and innovative remakes of worship standards, By Request…
“Random Thoughts from Jesse” by Jesse Manibusan
Random reflections from Jesse on his travels and ministry. Find It. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
God speaks in everything … God speaks very, very, very slowly …” Nana
Megan McKenna is a theologian and storyteller who travels the world spreading the good news about God’s love and challenge to us to live out that love. Often her stories are from other cultures or religious traditions and help clarify…
Epiphany: The Coming of a Shepherd for All God’s People
This great feast of Epiphany, the shining forth of the Lord’s splendor from Israel into the world at large, reminds us of our call as the People of God: a call to care for each other so that the splendor…
Las Posadas: Food, Fiesta and Community
Celebration of Las Posadas is a Mexican Catholic Advent tradition that marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Taking place from the 16th-24th of December every year, Las Posadas is a nine day community celebration in preparation for the birthday…