In the Gospel of Mark, we see the blind man Bartimaeus call out to Jesus and ask to be healed. Understanding the biblical stories of physical blindness as images of spiritual blindness can help us heal and lead us closer to Jesus.
On Good Authority
We are typically aware of the fact that Jesus tells us that we must be the servant of others, but we really need to challenge ourselves NOT to lord it over others.
The Armor Of God
When St. Paul instructs us to put on the armor of God, he is revealing a powerful and mighty truth to us that is vitally relevant even today as we continue to contend with the Devil.
Experiential Learning
There is something beautiful about being human. In fact, there is something divinely beautiful. Discover what makes our ability to EXPERIENCE life something that our loving Creator intended for us.
The Prophecy Of Wisdom
The second chapter of the Book Of Wisdom contains a telling prophecy of the Crucifixion, but it also offers us a rare glimpse into the mind of the crucifier.
Faith Without Works
Saint James is rather blunt when he tells us that faith without works is dead, but it does aptly underly the beautiful truth of our Catholic faith that teaches us that faith and works go hand in hand.
The Treasures Of The Church
We must treat the treasures of the Church, those who are less powerful, wealthy and influential than us, will all the dignity they deserve as human beings if we want to bridge the great divide in the Church.
Finding Jesus In The Rules
If you have ever wondered if rules in the Catholic Church were too pharisaical, perhaps a reminder that our faith is Incarnational – we are soul and body – will hep us see that sometimes the rules help us to find Jesus.
The Queenship Of Mary
Mary is crowned Queen of heaven and earth and this should be tremendous news for all of us. Imagine what it would be to discover that you are a part of the Royal Family.
Freedom And Responsibility
Most of us in the United States of America cherish, and sometimes must even fight for, our freedoms. But, we must also realize the great responsibility and accountability that comes with that freedom.