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
'Follow Me'
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, October 18, 2009
Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink, you will drink, and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared.”
—Mark 10:39-40
Lord, give us strength to follow you. Help us to love as You love.
Where Our Treasure Lies
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, October 11, 2009
And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” At that saying his countenance fell, and he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions. And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!”
—Mark 10:21-23
Lord, grant us detachment from the things of this world; keep us mindful of where our treasure truly lies.
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