Third Sunday of Lent-A For those who are savvy with the liturgical calendar, Cycle A of the Sunday readings focuses on the Gospel of Matthew. As we enter the third week of Lent, the Church takes a brief detour over the next three weeks, drawing on the teachings of St. John. St. John brings us … Continue reading A Spring of Water Welling Up to Eternal Life
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Do Not Be Afraid
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time-C The famous words from Jesus to Peter, “Do not be Afraid,” come directly after Peter declares he is a sinful man. Just prior, Jesus told Peter to drop his net in the water, where he caught nothing. You can tell this by the exchange Peter showed how proud he was … Continue reading Do Not Be Afraid
Christian Students Are Converting to Islam
The protests on college campuses of those supporting the terrorist Hamas organization seem to be dying down. We are thankful that this unrest is ending, but not without cost. Northwestern and Brown negotiated with the militant group. They promised to fund two visiting Palestinian faculty members for two years, a full-ride scholarship for five Palestinian … Continue reading Christian Students Are Converting to Islam
Grace Never Stops being Offered
As we look around at the state of the world today, no one in living memory can recall more division, strife, and uncertainty - but amidst all the insanity enveloping us, there are also some real signs of hope. Here are a few stories to bolster your faith. Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson’s wife, Tammy Peterson, … Continue reading Grace Never Stops being Offered
Living a Life of Conversion
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time -B For cradle Catholics, the idea of discovering God is something rarely reflected upon because they grew up with others telling them that God exists and he loves them. The notion of conversion is equally ignored because they think conversion is only reserved for unbelievers. The theologian Thomas Merton penned … Continue reading Living a Life of Conversion