Reflections

The Raw Reality of Your Favorite Bible People

Some of your favorite Bible characters were… terrible sometimes. Abraham lied and said Sarah wasn’t his wife. Jacob tricked his father into giving him the birthright instead of his brother. And there are plenty of stories that aren’t even appropriate [read more...]

Dignity, Discernment, Discipleship

In the world, if we want to reach some goal and want to succeed, then we must be constantly ready and able to learn something new. We must be cunning and quick to react to whatever problems come our way. [read more...]

How Will You Make Your Family Even Better This Year?

Father Bill Zavaski visited Our Lady of the Wayside to celebrate Mass on the Feast of the Holy Family. In his homily, he shared how Mary and Joseph are role models for all families to follow. He asked those present [read more...]

See the Star?

My brothers and sisters, in today’s Gospel we encounter three reactions to the coming of Christ. The three magi from the East did not hear of the coming of the Messiah through the appearance of an angel. Rather, they connected [read more...]

“God, What’s Your Plan for My Life?”

The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her all about how she’d conceive and bear God’s son Jesus, and even when she asked how this could be, he elaborated. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an angel show up [read more...]

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

It is a beautiful occurrence for the first day of the New Year to fall on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. It is as if God wants to tell us that this year Our Lady wants to play [read more...]

The Holy Family and Gender Roles

Kathleen Miller introduced the Bible readings for the Feast of the Holy Family, from the Book of Sirach, the Book of Genesis, the Book of Colossians, and the Gospel of Luke. Discussion will concentrate on the relationship between children and [read more...]

You CAN Quit Porn. Here’s How

This is not the first video on Ascension Presents about how to overcome an addiction to pornography, but it might be one of the simplest and most actionable. Since 2000, Covenant Eyes has been a leader in the online accountability [read more...]

Sign and Source of Love

What kind of meaning does the Holy Family have for contemporary families: for mothers, fathers and children? To this family belonged the Child Jesus—a Child loved by Mary and Joseph. He, along with Mary and Joseph, created a union that [read more...]

Advent Bible Study and Mass Significance

Kathleen Miller conducted a Bible study at Our Lady of the Wayside, where she stressed the importance of presence and gratitude during Advent, encouraging attendance at mass twice to receive the Lord’s gift. She also focused on the readings for [read more...]