Abiding in the Vine Who is Jesus referring to when He speaks of branches in Him that are 'picked up, thrown into the fire, and burned?' If they are 'in Him,' how can this be?
Spiritual Readiness Challenge: Review your life choices to make sure that you are persevering in all that you have promised Christ.
Bigger Barns? Challenge: Live charity today as fervently as if you knew this day were your last.
To Serve Is to Reign Challenge: Perform a hidden act of charity for someone whom you find bothersome.
Holy Gospel: October 20 " Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival." (Luke 12: 35-38)
Holy Gospel: October 19 “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” (Luke 12: 13-21)
Holy Gospel: October 18 "Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant." (Mark 10: 35-45)
Holy Gospel: October 17 “I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God." (Luke 12: 8-12)
Holy Gospel: October 15 Woe to you, scholars of the law! You have taken away the key of knowledge. (Luke 11: 47-54)
History Does Not Have to Repeat Itself Challenge: Offer God today the sacrifice necessary to change something in your behavior that might be an obstacle for someone else coming to know Christ better.
Holy Gospel: October 14 “Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them.” (Luke 11: 42-46)
Prayer Isn't News Sad to say, the media are not impressed by simple acts of faith.
What Is Prayer? Prayer is dialog with God. Forget your usual monolog.
Rite of Blessing with Archbishop Raymond L. Burke Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, the Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, presided over the Rite of Blessing of the offices of The Fr. John A. Hardon S.J., Archive and Guild, located in the former convent of the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis.
“Leonie!” You’ll find a hero in Leonie and discover the hero within you.