Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D., Author at Integrated Catholic Life™

Assumed Into Heaven

Posted by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Aug 15, 2011 | The Catholic Faith Explained |

I once asked a college theology class if anyone could explain the doctrine of the Assumption. A student replied, “yeah, that’s the teaching whereby the Catholic Church ‘assumes’ that Mary is in heaven.” There’s a bit more to it...

The Canaanite Woman

Posted by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Aug 12, 2011 | Sundays |

Editor’s Note: Reflection on the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A); Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28 The apostles thought she was a nuisance and...

Walking on Water

Posted by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Aug 5, 2011 | Sundays |

Editor’s Note: Reflection on the Mass readings for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A); First Kings 19:9, 11-13; Psalms 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33 One of the most famous stories of the New...

Miracle of the Loaves

Posted by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Jul 29, 2011 | Sundays |

Editor’s Note: Reflection on the Mass readings for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A); Isaiah 55:1-3; Psalms 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18; Romans 8:35, 37-39; Matthew 14:13-21 Only one miracle of Jesus is recorded in all...

Sunday Reflection – Old vs. New

Posted by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Jul 22, 2011 | Sundays |

Editor’s Note: Reflection on the Mass readings for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A); First Kings 3:5, 7-12; Psalms 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52 or 13:44-46 “Liberal” and...