"We Shall Be Like Him"
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
This was the New Testament reading from Evening Prayer last night:
See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!
Yet that is what we are.
The reason the world does not recognize us is that it never recognized the Son.
Dearly beloved,
we are God’s children now;
what we shall later be has not yet come to light.
We know that when it comes to light
we shall be like... READ MORE
Saints & Scripture
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Do you have a student preparing for Confirmation this year? Are you struggling with intercessory prayer and looking for a new “heavenly friend” with whom you can share your quiet time? Do you love the Bible and want to know more about the holy men and women who fill its pages?
If you’ve answered any of these questions in the affirmative, let me recommend a terrific resource for you and your family. ... READ MORE
Bible Study on the Cheap
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, October 19, 2009
Would you like to do a Bible study in your parish, in your kitchen or in your car?
Now is a great time to begin an individual or group study that will help you grow in faith and knowledge of the Scripture.
For a limited time, Ascension Press is offering a deep discount on its popular series of Bible study CDs featuring awesome teachers like Jeff Cavins and Steve Weidenkopf.
Each set includes 20-24... READ MORE
'Shake Off the Dust'
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, July 12, 2009
And if any place will not receive you and they refuse to hear you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet for a testimony against them.” So they went out and preached that men should repent. And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them.
—Mark 6:11-13
Jesus, wherever we go, help us to bring others closer to You.
Even the Wind and the Sea Obey Him
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, June 21, 2009
But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care if we perish?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” And they were filled with awe, and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?”
—Mark 4:38-41
Be with us in the storm and strengthen our weak faith, Lord.
No Laughing Matter
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Friday, June 12, 2009
Yesterday in my travels through the Catholic news headlines, I spotted one that caught my attention: “No jokes at Mass: Aussie bishop”. The article went on to quote Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Julian Porteous in his conversation with the Sydney Morning Herald.
“A religious ceremony, for Catholics a Mass, is a sacred event, and therefore the whole context of celebration should be one that engenders respect,... READ MORE
A Viable VBS Option
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, June 09, 2009
The good folks at Holy Heroes have done it again.
The same people who offer Advent and Lenten aids that Catholic families can use at home have announced a new program, Summer Faith Adventure, for Summer 2009:
“Choose your week to receive 5 daily emails full of short videos, activities, prayers, songs, all-new coloring pages, quizzes, and puzzles, everything you need to have a summer camp in your own home or backyard.”
This is a great option for a Catholic VBS program, one that you can keep simple or add to as you see fit. If you have signed up for other Holy Heroes programs in the past, you will need to update your profile to receive the summer program during the week of your choice. If you haven’t participated in the past, simply provide your email address and choose the week that works best for you. Here’s the link to sign up.
Summer Faith Adventure is a free way to give your kids faith formation and inspiration during the summer months ... what could be more awesome than that?
Equal Time For Other Media
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Family on Saturday, May 30, 2009
Commenting on the latest Lego Gospel, reader Patricia mentioned her kids do something similar in Play-Doh.
“Paschal Playdoh Productions,” she said.
“Show us,” I asked, and she graciously agreed.
The following shots come from the incredibly creative hands of Abraham & Abigail (with occasional help from Silas).
You’ll have to take my word for it how delightful their live action play doh gospel videos... READ MORE
In the Desert
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, March 01, 2009
The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. And he was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to him.
—Mark 1:12-13
Lord, be our help when we are tempted. Be our strength when we are weak.
Your Sins Are Forgiven
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, February 22, 2009
And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “My son, your sins are forgiven.”
—Mark 2:3-5
Lord, we need Your healing. Help us to use whatever means necessary to attain it.
