December 2013

Encountering the Word – Psalm 25:4-5

Posted by ICL Editor | Dec 16, 2013 | Verse |

“Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me by your fidelity and teach me, for you are God my savior, for you I wait all the day long.” (Psalm 25:4-5) If you liked this scripture passage, please share it...

Give the Gift of Yourself

Posted by Sarah Reinhard | Dec 16, 2013 | Everyday Faith, Regular Feature |

It was just recently that I realized something about myself: I like old people. I think it all...

Amazing Flash Mob by the United States Air Force Band!

Posted by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 15, 2013 | Put Out Into the Deep |

Over the last several years, we have seen a rise in spontaneous gatherings of individuals, often...

As a Mother Speaks to Her Child — So Also Does the Church Preach

Posted by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 15, 2013 | Put Out Into the Deep |

In paragraphs 135 – 144 of Evangelii Gaudium, the Holy Father speaks about the importance of the homily within the liturgical celebration. Right off the bat, Pope Francis describes what the homily can and should be, “an intense...