In life and in death, O Lord, abide with me
“Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent” (Luke 24:29). Image:...
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Tag: creation
Paul’s reminder to the Ephesians & to Us
“There’s a danger of two extremes in misunderstanding our identity that can be remedied by...
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Need Some Good News?
“Creation of Adam” (detail) by Michelangelo [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons “In...
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Sacramentals in Our Time
Over the last few weeks, we have looked at sacramentals, the integration of our life, and a...
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Sacramentals and an Integrated Life
As we strive to integrate the various parts of lives – our jobs, our social activities, our family...
Read MoreWhat is a Sacramental?
Last week, we looked at the concept of a sacramental world view. A sacramental worldview perceives the mysteries of God hidden in material creation. It sees the material world not as something to be rejected or from which to be...
Read MoreA Sacramental Worldview
When film or television programs want to portray Catholics, how do they portray us? They depict things like statues, rosaries, candles, and crucifixes. These are what set us apart as Catholics to the world. And for good reason....
Read MoreEncountering the Word — Genesis 1:1-2
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters.” (Genesis 1:1-2) Please...
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Autumnal Adoration
It would be difficult for me to live in a place without seasons. I do love warm weather and...
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In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me
“In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.” Tomorrow we will remember the victims of September 11,...
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The Solar Eclipse and Praise for Our Creator
Like millions of others, I experienced the total eclipse this week and am still searching for...
Read MoreEncountering the Word — Genesis 1:1-2
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters.” (Genesis 1:1-2) Please...
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