Imagine for a moment what it would be like for a woman of Mary’s purity to invite you into her heart, only to expect that same depths of purity from you in return. Joseph would’ve needed heroic courage to stay committed to virtue to love Mary on her terms. Imagine for a moment what it […]
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The Eyes Have It
Our Lady’s Prophetic Message from Medjugorje Nov. 25, 2019 has me pausing to ponder this particular line, “In the eyes, little children, peacelessness is seen…” How often do we take a moment when speaking with others to really look into their eyes? Do we ponder the spirit behind them? Can we see if they are […]
Nov. 25, 2019 Message from Medjugorje
Prayer. – A soul arms itself by prayer for all kinds of combat. In whatever state the soul may be, it ought to pray. A soul which is pure and beautiful must pray, or else it will lose its beauty; a soul which is striving after this purity must pray, or else it will never […]
There’s No Glory to Glory without Communion
I’m Not Being Fed Few things are as fundamental to the New Testament as the reality of communion (koinonia). It means a commonality, a sharing and participation in the same thing. It is this commonality or sharing that lies at the very heart of our salvation. This communion is described in Christ’s “high priestly prayer”: I do not pray […]
Yom Kippur in the Days of Awe
“God, God, benevolent God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in kindness and truth; He preserves kindness for two thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin, and He cleanses.” (Words of the Amidah according to Exodus 34:6-7) On this Yom Kippur, May you always be reminded it is the Compassion of God which […]