Tag Archive: #reflection

Consistency Will Make You Holy

Have you ever wanted to become really good at something, but then quickly became discouraged as soon as you realized how much time and effort you would have to invest in it in order to master it? Well, in this [read more...]

Conversion Aversion?

During Moses’ encounter with God in the burning bush, God told Moses: “I have witnessed the affliction of my people and have heard their cry of complaint, so I know well what they are suffering. Therefore I have come down [read more...]

“Praying with Mary” an Evening of Reflection

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) Vicariate 1 invites all women to a pre-Holy Week Evening of Reflection, “Praying With Mary.” The event will take place on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at St. Ann [read more...]

Saying “Yes” in Dark Times

Second Sunday of Lent Sight and hearing are the two most important senses. Hearing begins the way that leads to understanding. This understanding and obedience leads us to act. Abraham, the Father of Faith, listened to God perfectly. In turn, [read more...]

Thankful, Mindful, Prayerful

First Sunday of Lent My brothers and sisters, as Lent has begun, we will be spending these 40 days preparing for the most important feast in the Church: Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In order to prepare for his [read more...]

Lenten Conversion

8th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C This Wednesday Lent begins. During Lent, the Church encourages us to participate in these three forms of piety. Through fasting, we express our humility in relation to God. In prayer, we express [read more...]

The Courage to Forgive

“It does not take courage to exact revenge; rather, it takes courage to forgive and seek true justice.” In today’s gospel, Jesus compels us to fight evil through the power of good. “Love your enemies, do good to those who [read more...]

Please Support the Annual Catholic Appeal

Next week is Commitment Sunday for the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal. The theme for this year’s Appeal has special importance in light of what we have all experienced in the past two years. The theme is: “Making all things new [read more...]

Fish With Faith

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C So often we give into the temptation to think that we know what is best for our lives. We have preferences, ideas, dreams, and drives that we follow without considering what God [read more...]

A Call for Patience and Charity

Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time – Year C Sometimes the things that we need to hear for the salvation of our souls are not the things that we want to hear. The truth—God’s Truth—demands that we change our hearts and change [read more...]