St. Matthew Archives

Your Daily Bible Verses — Matthew 6:34

by ICL Editor | Jul 27, 2022 | Daily Verse | 0 |

ENCOUNTERING THE WORD — YOUR DAILY BIBLE VERSES “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for...

Encountering the Word — Matthew 1:23

by ICL Editor | Sep 5, 2020 | Daily Verse | 0 |

“Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emman′u-el” (which means, God with us). (Matthew 1:23) Encountering the Word is your source for daily inspiration, encouragement, and guidance from...

Surrender to the Transfigured Christ

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Aug 6, 2020 | Into the Deep, Sunday Reflections | 0 |

“The Transfiguration” (detail) by Raphael – Alvesgaspar / CC BY-SA The Transfiguration of Christ (Matthew 17:1-9) stands prominently as an encouragement along the walk from Baptism to Resurrection; a walk that...

The Miracle of the Loaves

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Aug 4, 2020 | Sunday Reflections | 0 |

Photography © by Andy Coan One of the most famous miracles of Jesus is the only one recorded in...

Why Isn’t My Faith Stronger?

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Jul 12, 2020 | Into the Deep, Sunday Reflections | 0 |

“The Sower” by Jean-François Millet [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons We all know...

Rejoice in Hope

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Dec 14, 2019 | Sunday Reflections | 0 |

Gaudete Sunday calls us to rejoice in hope. As John the Baptist found joy amidst suffering due to the Good News that the Christ had appeared, we too pause from our Advent penance to rejoice in a salvation that has drawn near...

Fast Before Feast

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Dec 7, 2019 | Sunday Reflections | 0 |

Christmas is a joyous celebration of the birth of Peace. So why does the Church precede the feast of December 25 with a somber season of fast, penance and repentance? A meditation for Advent… The Mass readings for the...

Stay Awake This Advent

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Dec 1, 2019 | Into the Deep | 0 |

Photograph © by Lisa Missenda | Shutterstock “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which...

Encountering the Word — Matthew 5:16

by ICL Editor | Aug 31, 2019 | Daily Verse | 0 |

Your Daily Bible Quote “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) Please share on Facebook and other social media you choose below....

Our Call in the Calling of Saint Matthew

by Joannie Watson | Jul 5, 2019 | Between the Sundays, Living the Faith | 0 |

“Who am I in the painting? How will I respond?” In today’s Gospel, we have a short...

Encountering the Word — Matthew 8:8

by ICL Editor | May 16, 2019 | Daily Verse | 0 |

Your Daily Quote from the Holy Bible “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but...

Encountering the Word — Matthew 9:36

by ICL Editor | May 12, 2019 | Daily Verse | 0 |

A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture Your Daily Quote from the Holy Bible “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd..” (Matthew 9:36) Please share...