Sharing the Word for December 16, 2021
All of us have experienced times of trial, periods of testing when we were plunged into sadness. But God always rescues us and leads us into a dawn of dancing.
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Blessed Honoratus Kozminski
Blessed Honoratus was born in 1829 and died in 1916. A Capuchin Franciscan, he founded many religious congregations for laypeople, and wrote many volumes of sermons and ascetical theology. A true son of the Church, he showed many signs of ...
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Day Nineteen: A Catholic Family Advent
Angels play a pretty big part in the Christmas story: They announce to Mary that she will be the mother of Jesus, they share the news of Mary’s pregnancy with Joseph, and they announce Jesus’ birth to the shepherds.
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Waiting with Openness
Trust in the slow work of God. If we try to control our lives, we will never be at peace. Wait with openness and unclench your fists. Receive fully what God has for you without grasping.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 19: Simple Presence
God’s love and compassion are with us in good times and bad. We might think it’s easier to recognize God’s presence when life is good and happiness fills our spirits.
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Catholic groups challenge federal mandate on gender transition procedures