A Journey with Jesus
“None of these three pillars [of Lent] means anything if our observance of them is not...
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Mar 9, 2025 | Knowing, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
“None of these three pillars [of Lent] means anything if our observance of them is not...
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Feb 16, 2025 | Living, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
Look, I know that often in this culture today, being Catholic, letting people know that you love Jesus Christ, and just following his teachings, can be very hard and can cost you friendships and opportunities. Being Catholic is counter cultural. It is walking the opposite direction while everyone around you is heading over the edge of the cliff. But Jesus tells us not to be afraid to follow him. Everything is going to be okay!
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Feb 9, 2025 | Living, Put Out Into the Deep | 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.
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jan 20, 2025 | Living, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
But in between these special times, celebrations, trips and vacations falls daily living where...
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jan 12, 2025 | Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Most of us have felt on occasion that things were going so...
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jan 5, 2025 | Knowing, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
The truth is that God first seeks us out, so that we might seek Him. He thirsts for us, so that we...
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jan 1, 2025 | Praying, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
“When I pray a rosary, I spend time with Mary, reflecting on the life of her son through her...
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 29, 2024 | Living, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
“Jesus sanctified and elevated the family, set apart for noble and holy purpose. Ultimately,...
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 25, 2024 | God's Word, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory,...
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 22, 2024 | Knowing, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
“Just as God’s glory overshadowed the Ark of the Old Covenant, so too did His glory...
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 15, 2024 | God's Word, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
Today is the day to surrender fully to God’s love, to say yes to all the good He offers, to...
Read Moreby Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 8, 2024 | Knowing, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |
“In a manner similar to how God sent St. John the Baptist, we too are called and sent by God...
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