The Pruning Knife of Heaven When God sets out to produce spiritual fruit in our lives, he doesn't send the fruit; He sends the instrument through which that fruit will be cultivated.
There Is No Need to Hide When Adam sinned against God, his reaction was to run off and hide, but the Lord wants us to run to Him, and not from Him, when we sin.
Christ Exalted in My Body How do we respond when going through difficult or frustrating situations? Where is our focus during those dark times? Is it on escape or the exaltation of Christ?
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Source of It All The importance of the Eucharist throughout history. We seldom give a thought to how the eucharist and the Church actually shaped Europe and eventually the world's civilization.
God’s Ways Challenge: Open your heart more widely to God’s plan for your life.
Faith that Moves Rain Clouds Challenge: Just before lunch, make a simple act of faith in Christ, that he is guiding and protecting you.
Always on the Watch Challenge: Set a regular time to receive the sacrament of reconciliation frequently.
Be Vigilant Challenge: Make a special visit to Mary, our blessed Mother, and pray the Memorare for someone who is in need of prayers.
Holy Gospel: December 2 "I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike." (Luke 10: 21-24)
Holy Gospel: December 1 “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed" (Matthew 8: 5-11)
Holy Gospel: November 30 “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13: 33-37)
Holy Gospel: November 29 "Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21: 34-36)
Holy Gospel: November 27 "And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him." (Luke 17: 11-19)
The Rebirth of Christ in Christmas “Merry Christmas, New York City!” One woman's desire to remind others of the real reason for the season becomes a New York City tradition.
Helping the Weak We have received a holy mandate to be concerned about the faith and spiritual progress of others.
The Gentle Guest of Our Soul Challenge: Attend the ministry fair at your parish. Be attentive to the urgings of the Holy Spirit in volunteering for a ministry.