Into the Deep Archives

Immaculate Mary

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 8, 2022 | Daily Reflection, Into the Deep, Knowing the Faith | 0 |

“As William Wordsworth wrote in his famous poem, The Virgin, Mary is ‘our tainted...

Lessons from St. John the Baptist

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 4, 2022 | Into the Deep, Living the Faith | 0 |

“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, ‘Repent, for...

Stay Awake This Advent

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 26, 2022 | Into the Deep, Living the Faith | 0 |

“Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come” (Matthew 24:42)....

Living in the Kingdom

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 20, 2022 | Into the Deep, Knowing the Faith | 0 |

“Love conquers all things. The love of God defeated death and sin on the cross… One...

The Powerful Intercession of Mary and the Saints

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 1, 2022 | Into the Deep, Knowing the Faith | 0 |

The Solemnity of All Saints Today is the Solemnity of All Saints, a celebration of those who have...

From Suffering to Joy

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Oct 30, 2022 | Into the Deep, Living the Faith | 0 |

In this fallen world, we all have our struggles. We often do not know what is going on in...

The Parables on Prayer in Luke

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Oct 16, 2022 | A Lamp Unto My Feet, Into the Deep | 0 |

Prayer really is that simple—not primarily a method, but a relationship—an encounter with the One...

The Importance of Gratitude

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Oct 9, 2022 | Into the Deep, Prayer Life & Liturgy | 0 |

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him, bless his...

The Prophetic Witness for Life and Human Dignity

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Oct 2, 2022 | A Lamp Unto My Feet, Into the Deep | 0 |

“Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but to use any violence to...

What Does Living for the Kingdom Look Like?

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Sep 25, 2022 | Into the Deep, Knowing the Faith | 0 |

“We are to seek God’s will, to strive for holiness through humble service to others. That is how we glorify God and build the Kingdom.”

Receive Lord, Take All of Me

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Sep 18, 2022 | Into the Deep, Living the Faith | 0 |

Jesus Christ, in what is referred to as His great kenosis, voluntarily emptied Himself of reliance on His Divinity. In this He did the Will of His Father and so also, showed us the path to holiness. He wants… He demands that we give up everything for the sake of the Kingdom. He asks that we do what He did.