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Advent Reflection — Wonderfully Made

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 16, 2019 | Reflect | 0 |

“Creation of Adam” (detail) by Michelangelo [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons...

Daily Reflection — Wonderfully Made

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 12, 2018 | Reflect | 0 |

“You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know.” (Psalm 139:13-14) Every single one of us is made intentionally by God....

Daily Reflection — Hear the Baptist’s Cry

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 10, 2018 | Reflect | 0 |

A Daily Reflection for Advent… “All praise, eternal Son, to thee, whose advent doth thy people free; whom with the Father we adore and Holy Ghost for evermore.” * – – – * Closing verse from “On...

Daily Reflection — God’s Promise

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 13, 2017 | Reflect | 0 |

“He promised us eternal salvation and an unending life of blessedness with the angels, and an...

Daily Reflection — These Great Blessings

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 8, 2016 | Reflect | 0 |

Today we recall the Immaculate Conception of Mary in her mother’s womb and ponder the grace that has become available to us all. From the first moment of her existence, God filled the Blessed Virgin Mary with His grace so...