Deuteronomy 7:9-14, Psalm 97, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Mark 9:2-10 The word “transfiguration” comes from Latin roots: trans– (“across”) and figura (“form, shape”). It thus signifies
In the readings for August 5, we saw two different stories of God providing for His people. In the book of Numbers, the Israelites are
Those of you who are parents know the great disaster you must endure when your children are three or four years old…and they try to
I used to be (and unfortunately, still am at times) a rather obnoxious Catholic. Fueled by my enthusiasm for Truth — and wanting affirmation of
Growing up, my life revolved around baseball – I played it in high school and college, and passionately followed the sport. In contrast, my dad’s
When someone donates blood to the Red Cross, they can save up to three lives. But I know someone whose Blood saved a hundred billion
Mark 10:17-27 The Gospel on the rich young man is rich with meaning. It is noteworthy to point out that Jesus still loved the youth
Everything seemed to go wrong for poor Joseph. Born into poverty – actually in a cowshed, as the family house was in foreclosure – in
The Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press Renew Catechesis in Completed Word of Life Curriculum Evangelization rooted in salvation history reinvigorates the Catholic faith for students, parents,
All Christians agree with the practice of praying the Our Father. However, the honor given to Mary by faithful Catholics is often mistaken for worship.
Newly Refreshed Symbolon: The Faith of the Church Showcases Vibrance of Catholic Faith on American Soil New version of Symbolon offers episodes filmed on location in the United States
“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all
In the Old Testament, sins were forgiven through sacrifice. That sounds rather basic, but consider what a sacrifice means. It means that the sinner must
The irony of love, people say, is that we ignore those who adore us and adore those who ignore us; we hurt those who love
Some people are atheists because they don’t believe in God. Other people are atheists because they don’t want to believe in God. If someone has
‘Let anyone blaspheme against the Holy Spirit and he will never have forgiveness: he is guilty of an eternal sin.’ This was because they were
John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples
“Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyreneans and
We are pleased to share an excerpt from Dr. James L. Papandrea’s book “Praying the Psalms: The Divine Gateway to Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer”
I know a priest from Savannah, Georgia, who told me that one day, two ladies showed up at his parish, asking him to come bless
The Gospel of Luke tells us of the dilemma faced by Martha and Mary – the choice between daily responsibilities and spiritual nourishment. This ageless
