by Stephanie Barker | Apr 23, 2024 | Church, Marriage, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Reconciliation-A Healing Sacrament: In the tapestry of Catholic sacraments, one thread stands out as a vibrant hue of mercy and grace—the sacrament of Reconciliation. To unravel the significance of Reconciliation in the present-day context, let us embark on a journey...
by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 4, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Spirituality, Teachings
The Catholic tradition of the Easter Vigil tells the full story of Christ’s redeeming love, concluding with His promise. From sacrifice to rescue to promise…what a journey! This is the third and final installment on the salvation history given at the Easter...
by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 22, 2023 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Spirituality
But the angel said to them- “Do not be afraid” (Luke 2:10). We celebrate the angel’s candle on this fourth Sunday of Advent. This year the fourth Sunday is celebrated is on December 24th. The Angel’s Candle represents Love. The angels are God’s messengers, and...
by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 13, 2023 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Spirituality
Hope and Peace: the first two Sundays of Advent. In this season of Advent, most of the Mass readings will be focused on God’s promise to send a savior. The first Sunday of Advent is the “prophet’s Sunday,” and the first purple candle is the candle of hope. God...
by Edmund Adamus | Dec 7, 2023 | Church, Family Life, Prayer, Society
Is there Hope in Today’s World: Sometimes hope in our world seems lost. You don’t need me to remind you just how unbelievably depressing current affairs can be these days. The endless news of terror and violence is certainly not helpful. As we enter a...