From the monthly archives: August 2010
In my previous post about the three great monotheistic religions, I talked about the similarities between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. All three choose to worship a single, infinite, all-powerful divinity. All three refuse to accept any lesser beings as divine or to give them worship, no matter how intelligent, powerful, or glorious they [...]
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Ordinary Time, 21st Sunday. The central message of Christianity is this: the loving Fatherhood of God. But how can God be a loving Father when [...]
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It took me a while to appreciate Mary, because I had trouble understanding where Mary fit, and I was more comfortable praying to [...]
Mary is a perfect example to us in three aspects of her life: Virgin, Mother, Disciple. She shows us how to leave space for God, how to recognize him in the vulnerable, and how to always remain faithful to him. She is happy to teach every Christian, if only we would ask. [click post for audio content]
Welcome His Kingship. Ordinary Time, 19th Sunday. Christ warns us that he will come unexpectedly. Those who welcome His kingship look forward to His coming with joyful expectation. Those who resent His kingship experience fearful expectation. Do we welcome or resent the kingship of Christ in our lives? An opportunity I have the welcome or resent Christ’s kingship is being transferred to a new parish. I was encouraged by hearing an old favorite song, Love Changes Everything. [click post for audio content]
Twelve Lessons on the Catholic Faith – by Fr. Benjamin Sember
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