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The Preparation of Simeon

by Joannie Watson | Feb 2, 2024 | Between the Sundays, Living | 0 |

Are we keeping watch with our lives, so that we will not miss the presence of the Lord when he...

Caught Unprepared

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Nov 11, 2023 | Sundays | 0 |

The parable of the foolish virgins who let the oil in their lamps run out recalls the recurring...

The Martyrdom of the Holy Innocents

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 28, 2022 | Prolife, Reflect | 0 |

On the fourth day of our Christmas celebration, the Church reminds us that not everyone is joyful;...

Making a Plan for Advent

by Joannie Watson | Nov 25, 2022 | Between the Sundays, Praying | 0 |

I heard someone point out once that most of us generally celebrate two seasons – Lent and...

Remembering the Holy Innocents

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 28, 2021 | Praying, Prolife, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

Image: “The Flight Into Egypt” (detail) by Carl Spitzweg | Public Domain via Wikimedia...

Watching and Waiting During Advent in Carmel

by Carmelite Sisters | Dec 10, 2020 | Calendar & Seasons, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Spotlight | 0 |

Advent in Carmel To experience Advent in Carmel is to enter into a rarified atmosphere that is...

A Practical Plan for Advent 2020

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 29, 2020 | Calendar & Seasons, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

If we lose our focus on the Lord, neither his coming in past history, nor his coming at the end of...

Advent Reflection — Wonderfully Made

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

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

Watching and Waiting — Advent in Carmel

by Carmelite Sisters | Dec 12, 2019 | Calendar & Seasons, Prayer / Spiritual Life, Spotlight | 0 |

Advent in Carmel To experience Advent in Carmel is to enter into a rarified atmosphere that is...

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 — Refreshed by the Lord

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 11, 2018 | Reflect | 0 |

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my...

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...