St. Matthew Archives

Your Daily Bible Verses — Matthew 28:18-20

by ICL Editor | May 21, 2023 | Verse | 0 |

ENCOUNTERING THE WORD — YOUR DAILY BIBLE VERSES And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in...

Lord, I Am Not Worthy — A Reflection for Advent

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 28, 2022 | God's Word, Reflect | 0 |

An Advent Reflection on the Scripture Readings at Mass… “But the centurion answered him,...

Stay Awake This Advent

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Nov 26, 2022 | Into the Deep, Living | 0 |

“Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come” (Matthew 24:42)....

Your Daily Bible Verses — Matthew 6:34

by ICL Editor | Jul 27, 2022 | 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 | 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, Sundays | 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 | Sundays | 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, Sundays | 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 | Sundays | 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 | Sundays | 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 |

Encountering the Word — Matthew 5:16

by ICL Editor | Aug 31, 2019 | 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....