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In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” In Luke 6:20b, he says, “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” Is he talking about two different groups of people? If not, what does “poor in spirit” mean? How can being “poor in spirit” make you blessed?
Clare’s name means “light.” She is the bright, shining one who reflected God’s love into the world.
Reflect The path of Jesus is one of perpetual, beautiful movement. As a shepherd, he will find us, no matter how far away and lost
Eucharistic Prayer I refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus, as “ever virgin” but does not use the same expression for St. Joseph. Why?
It is not a matter of “carrying God inside us.” That would be too mechanical. It’s better to say that we are filled with God’s presence within us—along with our weaknesses and imperfections.
Reflect So often, when I imagine the nativity scene, I picture Jesus fully divine, haloed and glowing, the Son of God. But he was Mary’s
How are Christians to accept two completely different versions of Christ’s trial before Pilate?
In intercessory prayer, I speak to God on behalf of another and their petition, be it a person, situation, or a community.
Reflect In Marilynne Robinson’s beautiful novel Home, she tells the story of a prodigal son (Jack) who comes home after 20 years of squandering his
In light of the chaos in the United States and around the world, are Catholics allowed to own guns or support the National Rifle Association?
