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Consider the Lilies
Jeannie Ewing - Apr 29, 2015
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? (Matt. 6:25-26) -
Devotion to Our Lady Undoer of Knots
Maureen Dillon - Apr 22, 2015
Knots. Unless you’re talking to a sailor or fisherman, knots are often seen in a negative light. I don’t want to underrate their usefulness in moments; but, in the average person’s life they tend to show up in the wrong place at the wrong time and can be anywhere from mildly frustrating to debilitating. Knots in our lifes take some work, time, and focus to undo. More than that, we often need some help. And there is help. I’d like to introduce you to Maria... -
Compete Well: Nourishing Your Spiritual Life Post-Lent
Anne Stricherz - Apr 13, 2015
Lent is a holy season. Many of us lead a more conscious and well-nourished spiritual life during Lent and it can fizzle out if we don't take steps to keep it intact and lively. My hope is that this post will give you some ideas on how to “continue running” during Eastertide. -
The Triduum: The Close of Our Lenten Journey
W. P. Bennett - Apr 3, 2015
The mystery that our victory as Christians comes from the death of Jesus Christ, goes against the perceived notion so much that until it happened not even Satan could see it coming. The greatest angel created did not see it coming. So we can be forgiven if we sometimes forget to remember this. It is only through the total, self-giving, death of Jesus Christ that evil was defeated and our own sin conquered. Then, the victory over death was further confirmed three days... -
The Feast of the Annunciation: What “Fiat” Means for Us
Sara and Justin Kraft - Mar 25, 2015
Today, March 25 (exactly nine months before Christmas), our liturgical calendar celebrates the Annunciation, the day an angel visited Mary and Mary agreed to be the mother of Jesus. Annunciation literally means to announce. We celebrate this day not only for its significance all those years ago, but also to renew (make present all over again) its impact today. In this reflection let’s take a moment to review what happened and then reflect on what it means. -
The Dream of St. Joseph
Anne Stricherz - Mar 18, 2015
Bubba Watson is the number two golfer in the world. In 2012 when he won the 76th Masters Championship, he won his first major and fans too. When asked about winning the prestigious tourney and wearing the green jacket, Watson said “I never got this far in my dreams.” In a funny way, his words reminded me of Saint Joseph—the earthly father of Christ and husband to the Blessed Virgin Mary. I have no doubt Joseph could not have dreamt of the role he would play in the history... -
Stations of the Cross: Praying Stations Five through Eight
Jeannie Ewing - Mar 11, 2015
Stations five through eight focus on the people of the Passion. These include Simon the Cyrene, Veronica, and the women in Jerusalem. Each has a unique vantage point of the Passion of Jesus, and each is moved to assuage His agony in a different gesture of compassion. In a paradoxical twist, as each person was inspired to reach out to Jesus, each was also profoundly and unexpectedly transformed by their suffering Savior. Even during His Passion, Jesus healed. -
The Seven Sacraments and the Dwelling of Christ Within Us
John Kubasak - Mar 4, 2015
Jesus made a big promise immediately after giving the apostles the Great Commission: “Go out to all the nations and baptize… and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” (Matt 28:19-20) This ending of Matthew’s gospel repeats at the end of the Bible as well. In the new heaven and the new earth, St. John hears a loud voice proclaiming: “Behold, the dwelling of God is with men. He will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and... -
Stations of the Cross: How to Pray the First Four stations
Anne Stricherz - Mar 2, 2015
As a child, I attended the Stations of the Cross with my classmates every Friday during Lent. I did not look forward to participating in this spiritual discipline. It’s never been easy for me. Reading and responding, standing, kneeling and meditating on the image of Christ as he undertakes the Via Dolorosa is demanding—spiritually, emotionally and physically demanding. But as someone who still participates in this spiritual exercise, I have thought many times: I’m so... -
Physical Penances and the Mortification of the Flesh
W. P. Bennett - Feb 18, 2015
How do I join in the suffering of Jesus Christ in a way that allows me to join in his resurrection at Easter? For suffering for the sake of Christ leads to the resurrection whereas suffering for the sake of suffering leads to more suffering, eternal suffering. No matter how severe the suffering you choose to endure this Lent, be it the self-denial of chocolate or sleeping in, or something more severe such as placing a small rock in your shoe or maybe using the suffering already... -
Lent and the Temptations of Christ
Maureen Dillon - Feb 16, 2015
We are constantly assailed by temptation. The trick is to learn to recognize these assailments and fortify ourselves with grace—to be vigilant, to “watch and pray” that we “may not enter into temptation.” If we can succeed in this (and nothing is impossible with God), we will not need to be painfully jolted out of our complacency as often. Thankfully, as usual, our Lord has not commanded us to be vigilant without providing a model for us. So today, we will consider... -
Watch and Pray: Return to Me With Your Whole Heart
Sara and Justin Kraft - Feb 11, 2015
“Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God” (Joel 2: 12-13). These are the inaugural words of scripture for Ash Wednesday Mass and are the first words the church offers us this Lent. As such, they are the foundation for the message God wishes to communicate to us this Lent. Today marks exactly one week from the start of Lent this year. Let us... -
Evangelization: Our Role, Obligation, and Approach
John Kubasak - Feb 4, 2015
Evangelization can be a scary word for many Catholics in our culture today. Yet, we don’t have any trouble recommending a restaurant, television shows, movies, or the best coffee place in town. If the Catholic faith is true—if it is not, there’s no reason to be Catholic—what it offers is, by its nature, ranked far ahead of food, entertainment, or mochas. How is it that something infinitely greater than worldly pleasures is so difficult to discuss with... -
An Introduction to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Maureen Dillon - Jan 28, 2015
Years ago I participated in RCIA as the sponsor of a dear friend who had decided to become Catholic and seek full communion with the Church. Being raised Catholic myself, the opportunity to experience some element of the journey of an adult entering the Church at a later age was such a blessing for me. Of course, I knew that there was no age limit on becoming Catholic and I knew and witnessed that every year at the Easter Vigil, many adults were experiencing the joy of becoming Catholic. Still,... -
Watch and Pray: Making Time for God
Jeannie Ewing - Jan 21, 2015
"Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41 NAB). Vigilance in daily prayer is difficult at best, but more often cumbersome, for the vast majority of modern Catholics. It is a practice that requires discipline, and in order for us to grow in this discipline, we must rely heavily on Divine Grace for consistency and constancy. Today Jesus’ words haunt me as I ponder their weight. These words seem so...
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I Was A Pilgrim In History
The book tells of the journey of the Magi from Egypt where they first witnessed a vision of the birth of the child Messiah. The story follows the Magi to their meeting with Herod and finding the Holy Family. It then follows the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt and their return trip to Nazareth. The story explores some new details of Jesus’ childhood and how His identity was kept secret. The story continues to the time of the Crucifixion of Jesus, and it ends with the Blessed Mother completing the first Stations of the Cross.
An Introduction to the Life and Writings of Cora Evans
An Introduction to the Life and Writings of Cora Evans: Wife, Mother, and Mystic is a personal journal written by one of her best friend, Christian Brother, Edward Behan. Behan shares his knowledge of Cora's life and writings, of her thoughts and insights, which unfolded over six years of inspiring friendship. This book sheds much light on Cora and her relationship with our Lord.
The Refugee from Heaven
The Refugee from Heaven recounts the life of Jesus Christ as an eyewitness, beginning with the first meeting between Jesus and Peter, on the shores of Mount Carmel Bay. With vivid detail and dialogue, this unique account breathes new life into well-known figures of the Gospels.
A Time to Laugh and a Time to Weep
NOW AVAILABLE! A Time to Laugh and A Time to Weep is a prayerful journey for healing, forgiveness, charity, kindness, and courage that traverses the highs and lows of motherhood and faith in light of Cora Evans’ writings. Travel alongside Cora Evans and Jeannie Ewing — one a woman of the early twentieth century, another a modern Catholic living in the frenzied, post-modern Information Age — and realize that truth, beauty, and wisdom exist outside of time.
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