Christmas continues every time we reach out to someone suffering; every time we welcome the stranger, accompany the sick, or feed the hungry. It continues when we choose to see Christ in the poorest among us.
Christmas goes beyond the manger: Serving Christ in the poor
‘The Father’s House’: uncovering the radical effects of Baptism
In his book, Father James Dominic Brent explores the idea that Christians are supposed to live like Jesus, being merciful to all those they meet, avoiding sin and spreading joy.
A Eucharistic Word: Tabernacle
What was the first tabernacle? In a sense, Because we are members of Christ’s body by baptism. We are temples of the Holy Spirit. We are tabernacles.
Catholics are missing the whole point of baptism
“Long before the baby is born and the invitations are in the mail, we need to ensure that people understand, and deeply, that baptism is more than an excuse for a get-together; it is a transformative moment of grace.”
Advent is opportunity to get off pedestal of superiority, pope says
The season of Advent is a moment of grace to help believers stop being presumptuous and pretending to be self-sufficient, Pope Francis said.
‘Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing’
“Even several times in a single day, I find myself caught up in something trivial, something that took my heart elsewhere, instead of resting in God’s love. This holds especially true during Lent, as I realign my heart and my gaze on Jesus.”
Maureen Otremba: Communal healing
Sacraments are communal and it is appropriate they are celebrated in a gathered community.
Encountering Christ in the sacrament of the anointing of the sick
The Church believes Christ instituted this sacrament especially to strengthen us when we are being tried by illness.