The Mass Is the Foretaste of Eternity…
Every week or every day, we attend Mass or Divine Liturgy, and it is largely the...
The Mass Is the Foretaste of Eternity…
Every week or every day, we attend Mass or Divine Liturgy, and it is largely the same. The Eucharistic prayer is just one of a few options, a lot of other prayers like the introductory and Communion rite are always the same. Eastern Divine Liturgy (C...[Read More]
What do Dune, Hunger Games and Dracula all have in common?
God is the supreme Storyteller and every time we create a story, we participate in the larger Story He created. On occasion even non-Christian authors can tap into that reality whenever they communicate a narrative that points to what is true, g...[Read More]
Fighting the Clutter in Our Hearts…
Image by Kim Baile for Theology of Home The beds will have sheets when the laundry is done but I have to find a pillowcase and I think its in the boys closet or it might be the baby’s room? I also have to find the detergent. Just wait. -Me on a...[Read More]
Wisdom From the Ashes: A Family Reflects on Losing Their Home in a Wildfire…
Photo of Jess visiting the remains of her home for the first time. By Noelle Mering In 2017, the Thomas Fire tore through Ventura County, CA, raging from the mountains of Santa Paula, through the town, and westward into Ventura, hopscotching th...[Read More]
What responses to the LA fires can teach us in the Year of Hope…
How could there not be enough water available to fire hydrants? Why are controlled fires and routine brush clearing not part of normal maintenance in such a fire-prone area? Who will be held accountable for lapses in fire preparedness and crisis read...[Read More]
The pope who was inaugurated by a bird…
Fabian was a farmer by trade, having been born likely somewhere around the turn of the 3rd Century. He was also a layman, but other than that next to nothing is known about his prior life. After the death of Pope St. Anterus, in 236 AD, Fabian travel...[Read More]
Seeing Yourself as God Sees You
“Though My blood has fully redeemed you, your mind is the last bastion of rebellion. Open yourself to My radiant Presence, letting My Light permeate your thinki...
Overwhelm or Abundance?
“I come to You weak and weary—on the verge of feeling overwhelmed. It’s comforting to know that You are perfectly aware of the depth and breadth of my difficult...
Don’t Waste Your Season
“The nature of time can make it difficult for me to fully enjoy my life. On those days when everything is going well, my awareness that the ideal conditions are...
Grace Upon Grace
“You’ve shown me that even my mistakes and sins can be recycled into something good—through Your transforming grace.” – Jesus Listens,April 12th Some experience...
Three Hidden Lies of Comparison Teens Face
“Instead of comparing my circumstances with those of others, I need to turn to You and listen as You instruct me, ‘You follow Me!’” – Jesus Listens,June 24th Th...
Embracing Courage
“I can find courage through remembering who You are— pondering Your awesome Power and Glory, delighting in Your unfailing Love. I rejoice in knowing I’m on an a...
Seeing Yourself as God Sees You
“Though My blood has fully redeemed you, your mind is the last bastion of rebellion. Open yourself to My radiant Presence, letting My Light permeate your thinki...
Overwhelm or Abundance?
“I come to You weak and weary—on the verge of feeling overwhelmed. It’s comforting to know that You are perfectly aware of the depth and breadth of my difficult...
Don’t Waste Your Season
“The nature of time can make it difficult for me to fully enjoy my life. On those days when everything is going well, my awareness that the ideal conditions are...
Grace Upon Grace
“You’ve shown me that even my mistakes and sins can be recycled into something good—through Your transforming grace.” – Jesus Listens,April 12th Some experience...
Three Hidden Lies of Comparison Teens Face
“Instead of comparing my circumstances with those of others, I need to turn to You and listen as You instruct me, ‘You follow Me!’” – Jesus Listens,June 24th Th...
Embracing Courage
“I can find courage through remembering who You are— pondering Your awesome Power and Glory, delighting in Your unfailing Love. I rejoice in knowing I’m on an a...
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