Side by Side – Day 20 “Blessed Mother”

Some denominations of Christianity hold a very negative view of the Catholic recognition of Mary as the mother of God (Christ in His humanness). I don’t understand that. Mary was the first disciple, the first one to answer the call to follow Christ by her “Yes” to bring Him into the world. She was also the ultimate mother. Doesn’t every …

Side by Side – Day 2 “Hope”

One word that seems to be getting lost in our society is “HOPE.” People have become so accustomed to living in the moment, immersed in technology; they stop looking at the world around them to see the beauty. It also prevents them from looking past the struggles they are experiencing to understand there is hope for their future. Together we …

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 …