Daily Bible: He Humbled Himself
Read Today’s Readings Today’s first reading is one of my favorite Scripture verses, Philippians 2:5-11. Yesterday we heard Saint Paul encourage the Christians in Philippi to live for others rather than living in pride. In today’s reading he offers Jesus as the perfect example of humility. Notice how Saint Paul describes Jesus’ humility as pouring…
Read MoreSpot Check: Discerning the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
We’re in the Public Courtyard this month, doing some thinking about what mission God has called us to. Remember that your mission is the way that God has called and equipped you to serve the Kingdom of God and to participate in the Divine Life by participating in Jesus’ 3-fold mission as Priest, Prophet and…
Read More5 Ways to Feel Closer to God
Maybe you’ve been struggling with your faith. Maybe you just want to affirm the love that you have in your heart for Jesus Christ. Whatever your reasons for wanting a deeper connection with the Holy Trinity, here are just a few ways that you can let your inner light shine. 1. Read the Bible Every…
Read MoreDaily Reading: We Too Believe and Therefore Speak
Today’s Readings for the Holy Mass Today is the feast day of Saint John the Greater, believed to be the first Apostle to face martyrdom. Today’s readings in the Holy Mass begin with a New Testament reading from 2Corinthians. Saint Paul talks about being powerful witnesses to Jesus by evangelizing even the face of persecution.…
Read MoreDaily Reading: Walk Humbly With Your God
Today’s Readings for the Holy Mass In today’s first reading the prophet Micah tells us that what God really wants from us is our hearts. That doesn’t mean that religious practices, such as sacrifices in the Old Testament or liturgy in the Church today, aren’t necessary. It means that the purpose of every religious practice is…
Read MoreDaily Reading: Woe to Those Who Plan Iniquity
Today’s Readings for the Holy Mass In today’s first reading the prophet Micah tells us that the wicked are doomed Woe to those who plan iniquity, and work out evil on their couches; But it doesn’t often seem like the wicked get punished. Too often in our fallen world, the selfish, dishonest and downright mean…
Read MoreRemaining in the Crypt: Diligence
We can be so impatient when we are faced with how slow our hearts are to change. This article addresses that impatience, including how facing the impatience an be part of our spiritual project!
Read MoreWorking In the Crypt: Fasting
Tis true, we cannot reach Christ’s fortieth day, Yet to go part of that religious way, Is better than to rest We cannot reach our Saviour’s purity, Yet are we bid, ” Be holy e’en as He,” In both let’s do our best. Who goeth in the way which Christ hath gone, Is much more…
Read MorePaying It Forward
Paying it forward has become a cliché. But that doesn’t make it any less true. Goodness and kindness spread. Today’s reflection encourages you to find some ways you can perform random acts of kindness so you can create a ripple of goodness that spreads wider and wider!
Read MoreHow Lent Reminds Us of What We Should Be Doing All Year
In her wisdom, the Church gives us these seasons of preparation – Advent and Lent – not only to help us truly understand the feasts they precede, but to remind us of what we should be doing as disciples of Jesus every single day. It’s the nature of the lay state, living in the world, that we get distracted. We’re called to live as disciples and so to transform the world around us. But all to often we get distracted and end up being transformed by the world instead. Advent and Lent are seasons to call us back to the Covenant – and back to true discipleship.
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