January 2014

Encountering the Word — 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Posted by ICL Editor | Jan 3, 2014 | Verse |

“Therefore, we are not discouraged; rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner...

Contemplation for the Christmas Season

Posted by Carmelite Sisters | Jan 3, 2014 | Calendar & Seasons, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Regular Feature |

by Sister Timothy Marie, OCD Sometimes the early morning sky, just before the light of the new day dawns, is so still and quiet that I think I am at the threshold of heaven. The atmosphere itself is permeated in a prayerful...

Daily Catholic Quote from St. Basil the Great

Posted by ICL Editor | Jan 2, 2014 | Quote |

“There is still time for endurance, time for patience, time for healing, time for change. Have you...

Encountering the Word — Romans 8:14-17

Posted by ICL Editor | Jan 2, 2014 | Verse |

“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’ The Spirit itself...

Daily Catholic Quote from St. Irenaeus

Posted by ICL Editor | Jan 1, 2014 | Quote |

“The Virgin Mary,… being obedient to His word, received from an angel the glad tidings that she would bear God.” (Saint Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons; Against Heresies, 5:19:1; A.D. 180/199) June 28 is the Memorial of St. Irenaeus,...