The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Yesterday, we honored and venerated all of God’s saints who gladly accepted his grace and lived in his love during their earthly journey. These holy men, women, and children are our examples, and now live eternally with the Trinity and enjoy his beatific vision. We call on all the … Continue reading All Souls Day
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Jesus’ Mission Comes Full Circle
The Feast of the Ascension Today, we recall when Jesus was taken to heaven and forever seated at his Father's right hand. This commemoration is important because it completes what was started with the Incarnation of the Word in the womb of the Blessed Virgin. The Ascension comes full circle of Jesus’ mission and his … Continue reading Jesus’ Mission Comes Full Circle
Living in Eternity
What’s your point? What are you trying to get at? What’s the bottom line? For so many of us, a long, babbling discourse, without direction or purpose, is difficult to listen to. We can do without all the fluff and window dressing. Just give me the information that’s really going to matter."Teacher, Moses wrote for … Continue reading Living in Eternity
The Feast of Corpus Christi
We have had a month of festivals. The Ascension of the Lord; Pentecost; Trinity Sunday; and today, the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. It has been four weeks, each one focusing to some degree the immediate after effects of the Resurrection and the conclusion of Jesus’ mission on earth. Four weeks ago, … Continue reading The Feast of Corpus Christi