Most of us are somewhat familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke. Unfortunately, we have heard it so often we have maybe even become a little numb to its wonderful lessons. We should take another, fresher look at it, and see it through a Lenten lens.
Category «Living the Catholic Life»
The Burning Bush
The story of Moses and the Burning Bush may seem to some like an isolated, singular occurrence from the Old Testament that may hold little or no significance for us to day. But, you may be surprised about what God teaches us today through a further exploration of this miraculous event.
Transfiguration: Moments Of Light
In each of our lives, God sends a light into our darkness, if only we have eyes of faith to see. Join us to find out why the story of the Transfiguration is still so relevant to us even today.
Temptation: Why We Are Tempted
Many may wonder why, in our human weakness, would God allow us to be continually tempted by evil. Those who question Christianity might believe it is because God is cruel. But, there are genuine reasons why temptation exists, and they are not as bad as you may think.
Spiritual Dieting: The Lenten Fast
As we enter the season of Lent, many of us will encounter the Catholic discipline of fasting. If you have ever heard that you should not diet as part of Lent because of the potential benefits from it, you should tune in to hear another perspective.
Cursed Or Blessed: Choose Wisely
Pretty much every single day of our lives, from the time we wake up in the morning until the time we go to bed at night, we make choices. And those choices will determine whether we desire to live among the blessed of the world, or among the cursed. Choose wisely.
Be My Valentine: Saint Valentine And The Church
The Feast of Saint Valentine has gotten more than a little worldly of late. So we should take a look at not only who Saint Valentine is, but what real love is.
The Wedding At Cana: Not Just A Miracle
The Wedding feast in the town of Cana, attended by Jesus himself, is known for being the place of his first public miracle, a manifestation of his divinity. But, the story of this wedding gathering tells us so much more about Jesus and his mission of salvation.
Having An Epiphany: Jesus Still Comes To Us
Jesus may have come to us on Christmas 2000 years ago, but maybe you have not realized that he continues to come to us today and every day of our lives. Find out what an Epiphany truly is.
Giving And Receiving: The Essence Of The Gift
The relative calm after the storm of Christmastime is the perfect time to sit and contemplate how your season went. Perhaps you should reflect upon the gifts given and received at Christmas so to possibly better understand the true essence of gift giving.