Lent is a Gift
It’s easy for us to think of Lent as something we do “for” God, or as something we “have” to do as Catholic Christians. And one of the reasons is that we think in principle, we are supposed to do everything by ourselves – including our Lenten observances, whatever they may happen to be this year.
Is your longing stronger than fear?
The man from today’s Gospel was conscious of the risk of rejection he faced. Fully aware that his actions were crossing established lines, the man afflicted with leprosy chose to confront this risk.
InfluenCR – Episode 1
In InfluenCR Episode 1 we have a conversation with Mr. Tyrone Dowling, Director of Education for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
The Logic of Charisms
A charism – the Pope says – is not given by the Holy Spirit to be preserved like a bottle of distilled water – but to be opened and allowed to go out, to bring life, growth, renewal, and transformation.
Do you confess your faith out of love or out of fear?
It is possible to possess extensive knowledge, yet only through love can our faith touch others’ hearts. You may feel inadequate, unqualified, or even “unclean” to answer God’s call. Remember, it’s not about knowing but about loving; love is the key.
Do you want to be changed?
Truly being open and receptive to the Word of God has the power to change us forever. Do you want to be changed? When was the last time you were really open to God’s Word?
What are you looking for?
Being a Catholic Christian has the potential to fill every aspect of life – every decision, failure, triumph – with personal meaning and satisfaction,
Are you looking for something more?
St. Augustine of Hippo once wrote: “our heart is restless until it rests in you.” We all have a star, that “something more” we’re longing for –
The Family we are Given
Our personalities, attachment styles, work habits, worldview, self-image, and more – is all directly impacted by the families we grew up in. No one family has all the answers – not even the Holy Family, as we see in today’s Gospel.
This is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
A Resurrectionist Vocation Minute for December 17, 3rd Sunday of Advent This is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. It’s easy to get caught up in thinking […]