If there is one trait that can derail our progress instantly, it is jealousy; desiring and despising what others are blessed with in life. In our readings for this day we hear how hating someone else for what they have leads to murderous thoughts. As we talked about with the fifth commandment, in our lives, it might not be physical …
Side by Side – Day 16 “Follow the Leader”
When we were kids we loved playing “Follow the Leader.” It was so much marching or doing silly things and having others mimic our movements. Life pretty much plays out the same way whether we choose to recognize it or not. People are following our living example of faith… people we care about and love deeply. Our goal is to …
LIVING WITH BE • ATTITUDES – SESSION 4 – “Meek” is not Weak
Sessions 4: To say we are “Meek” does not mean we are weak. Grace flows into us and from us when we surrender to give God the credit that we can do nothing apart from Him.
Living with Be • Attitudes – Session 3 – “Be” Comforted
Session 3 helps us see how we need to mourn together and for one another in order for us to be healed ourselves. Trust in God while you mourn and you will be comforted.
Living with Be • Attitudes – Session 2 – “Poor in Spirit”
Session 2 gives us an insight into the Beatitude that calls us to be “POOR” in Spirit in order to empty ourselves and become RICH in God’s love.
Living with Be • Attitudes – Session 1 – Introduction
Session 1 offers a brief introduction to why is is important to “be” the image of faith for others in order to experience the grace we all need.
Let It Be Done Unto Me – Week 4 “Connecting the Dots”
Readings: IS 7:10-14, ROM 1:1-7, MT 1:18-24 Quote: “The virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel” (IS 7:14) CCC Point: #526 “To become a child in relation to God is the condition for entering the kingdom.205 For this, we must humble ourselves and become little. Even more: to become “children of God” we mu–t be “born …
Let It Be Done Unto Me – Week 3 “Patience & Prophecy”
Readings: IS 35:1-6, 10, JAS 5:7-10, MT 11:2-11 Quote: “Take as an example of hardship and patience, brothers, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord..” (JAS 5:10) CCC Point: #522 – “The coming of God’s Son to earth is an event of such immensity that God willed to prepare for it over centuries. He makes everything converge …
Let It Be Done Unto Me – Week 2 “What Do You Mean It’s Not About Me?”
Readings: IS 11:1-10, ROM 15:4-9, MT 3:1-12 Quote: “A voice of one crying out in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths..” (IS 40:3) Catechism Point: #523 “St. John the Baptist is the Lord’s immediate precursor or forerunner, sent to prepare his way.196 “Prophet of the Most High”, John surpasses all the prophets, of whom he is …
Let It Be Done Unto Me – Week 1 “Stay Awake & Look for the Light”
READINGS: IS 2:1-5, ROM 13:11-14, MT 24:37-44 QUOTE: “…it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep.” ~ ROM 13:11 CCC POINT: Catechism #526 “To become a child in relation to God is the condition for entering the kingdom.205 For this, we must humble ourselves and become little. Even more: to become “children of God” we must be …