Seventy Seven Times
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
This morning, I sat in morning mass listening to my amazing pastor homilize on today’s gospel reading from Matthew 18. I’d read the gospel earlier in the morning, and had stopped to ask myself if there was anyone I needed to work on forgiving… any deeply held grudges or hurts that were causing me to withhold forgiveness like the indebted servant in Matthew’s gospel.
I think I tend to be a “forgive... READ MORE
A Drama Only Two People Saw
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Wednesday, February 02, 2011
I adore this depiction of the Presentation, which you can see better here. (Especially if you click the “framed” version.)
It captures the joy of today’s feast so perfectly.
What equally captures the joy of the Presentation is my friend Msgr. Charles Pope’s dramatic account of the scene.
He begins with an explanation of the two rites of the Old Law Joseph & Mary were fulfilling by going to the Temple... READ MORE
Sanctifying The Daily Grind
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Thursday, July 29, 2010
It intrigues me that though Mary chose the better part, it is Martha who has the feast day.
Fr. Z. offers a reflection on this—and an analysis of this Velazquez painting— here.
A taste:
In this life there is always a tension between the active and the contemplative, the daily grind and a true Christian’s desire for silence, recollection and prayer. There is a tension trap as well in the desire to be recognized or to have this or that position which is not to be had.
How do we rise to the challenge of bringing something of prayer and reflection to our daily work?
Click through for his thoughts.
Holy Week Traditions
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Friday, March 26, 2010
I don’t have a great attention span, and it’s a struggle for me to stay focused during the long haul of Lent. So I love Holy Week, because it gives me a chance to make that last push before we celebrate the Resurrection really count.
For a while I’ve had a tradition to make an extra sacrifice during the week leading up to the Triduum.
One crazy Holy Week during my college years I gave up eating everything... READ MORE
You Are My Beloved Son
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Saturday, January 09, 2010
Blessed Are You
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Saturday, December 19, 2009
First Sunday of Advent Message
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Saturday, November 28, 2009
All She Had
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, November 08, 2009
Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, “Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.”
—Mark 12:43-44
Lord, we want to please you. Help us to give all we have too.
image credit: Amy Pectol
The Widow's Mite
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Friday, November 06, 2009
For me, the focus of this week’s gospel message (Mark 12:38-44) is “Be a giver!” In this week’s Gospel Message for Children video, we share a few ideas on encouraging our kids to give of themselves - spiritually, socially, and in their relationships. We also share an idea for giving during the Year for Priests. How do you encourage your children to be stewards of their time, talent and treasures?
Rejoice and Be Glad
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, November 01, 2009
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven.”
—Matthew 5:1-12
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