Kingdom of Heaven Archives

Life in the Lord’s Kingdom

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 24, 2024 | Living, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

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

3 Tips for Living in the “In-Betweenness”

by Joannie Watson | Dec 1, 2023 | Between the Sundays, Living | 0 |

There always seems to be a feeling of “in-betweenness” during this last week of Ordinary Time. We...

Parables About the Kingdom

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jul 30, 2023 | Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

Today’s gospel concludes the thirteenth chapter of Matthew and its seven parables about the growth...

Your Daily Bible Verses — Matthew 7:21

by ICL Editor | Dec 1, 2022 | Verse | 0 |

ENCOUNTERING THE WORD — YOUR DAILY BIBLE VERSES Jesus said to his disciples: “Not every one who...

Living in the Kingdom

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

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

Citizens of Earth and Heaven

by Joannie Watson | Oct 16, 2020 | Between the Sundays, Living | 0 |

“There’s an acute tension in the life of a Catholic that comes into focus this time of...

Dr. Scott Hahn: Oh, the Depths!

by Dr. Scott Hahn | Aug 23, 2020 | Sundays | 0 |

Dr. Scott Hahn reflects on the Mass readings for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). Readings:Isaiah 22:15, 19–23Psalm 138:1–3, 6, 8Romans 11:33–36Matthew 16:13–20 “Oh, the depth of the riches and...

Qualities of Life in the Kingdom

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 24, 2019 | Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

Mission Dolores Altar (San Francisco) Photograph © by Andy Coan Today is the final Sunday on the Church’s annual liturgical calendar. Not only is Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, not only is he our brother and friend, Jesus...

A Timeless Warning to the Complacent

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Sep 29, 2019 | Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

“If we ask, we will receive the grace to remain and grow in fidelity to God. At the Eucharistic...

Lord, will those who are saved be few?

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Aug 25, 2019 | Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

I once heard a comment from a friend who was preparing a homily for today’s passage from...

Daily Catholic Quote — St. John Chrysostom

by ICL Editor | Jul 2, 2019 | Quote | 0 |

“Let no one grieve at his poverty, for the universal kingdom has been revealed. Let no one mourn...

Encountering the Word — Luke 12:32-34

by ICL Editor | Sep 9, 2017 | Verse | 0 |

“Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that...