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January 2025

January 23, 2025

The Dangers Of Pride And Self-Hatred

The world around us is good; it was created by God as good, and so...

January 21, 2025

From Sodom and Gomorrah to Today: The Struggle for Justice

Sodom and Gomorrah are frequently brought up in Christian conversations, but often for the wrong...

January 20, 2025

My Country Tis a Thee

I see a small, clammy hand, Grasping after the world. My country, pounded in sand:...

January 19, 2025

The Christian Way: Kindness, Compassion, And Community

Compassion and mercy are both qualities which Christians must embrace in their lives if they...

January 17, 2025

Wisdom From Abba Antony For His Feast Day

After learning that he had been called to a special kind of life, one which...

January 15, 2025

The Madness of Our Times

Sometimes, it feels like I am dreaming, or rather, I am living in a nightmare...

January 14, 2025

How Can We Address Racism and Sexism Through Spirituality?

While St. Antony the Great might not have been literate, that is, he might not...

January 12, 2025

Finding Our Purpose: Self-Discovery Through Christ

We must not neglect our own good, which means, we must take reasonable care of...

January 09, 2025

Embracing Imperfection: A Path To True Purity

While holiness, which includes moral and spiritual purity, is important, we must never assume the...

January 08, 2025

 Thinking About The Jubilee Year

Since the new Jubilee Year, Jubilee 2025, began, I have found myself thinking about two...

January 06, 2025

Jesus’ Baptism Unveils The Mystery Of The Trinity

Each of the persons of the Trinity reveal themselves at Jesus’ baptism. God the Son,...

January 05, 2025

John The Baptist: The Last Prophet

St. John the Baptist was. in some respects, the last of the prophets (even if...

January 03, 2025

The Little Drummer Boy: A Symbol of Love and Acceptance

I have long held a strong affection for the story of the Magi, the story...

January 02, 2025

God’s Commitment To The Material Universe

Christianity teaches us that the world (that is, universe) we live in is good because...

December 2024

December 31, 2024

Government Is Not A Business

Government is meant to work for and promote the common good. It is not intended...

December 29, 2024

The Difference Between Paul And Herod: Zeal Vs Ambition

Christianity has always had people who wanted to stamp it out. Some, like St. Paul,...

December 26, 2024

Embracing Evolution: A Catholic Perspective On Creation

Before I became Catholic, I was extremely literalistic in the way I read and understood...

December 25, 2024

From Manger To Mission: Living Christ’s Love

Christ is Born! Glorify Him! How can we glorify Christ if we keep our eyes...

December 23, 2024

Mary’s Empowering Legacy: Authority and Holiness Unveiled

Many Christians imagine Mary, the Mother of God, to be a rather passive figure, a...

December 22, 2024

The Extended Family: Humanity’s Shared Journey

Family is important. Even when we are raised up in and by a bad family,...

December 20, 2024

Spiritual Growth Through Love And Service To Others

A proper Christian spirituality has us embrace the need to be of service to others....

December 18, 2024

Faith And The Possibility Of Other Forms Intelligent Life

A Universe Filled with Wonders and Possibilities When I was growing up, my father shared...

December 17, 2024

The Lynching Tree And Christ: Solidarity With The Victims

We are called to promote justice, and that means, not only must we avoid hurting...

December 15, 2024

Called To The Feast

Jesus calls everyone to the eschatological banquet feast; he wants everyone to partake of him...

December 13, 2024

Embracing Trials: A Path To Personal Transformation

Trials and tribulations are a part of life. We might wish they were not, especially...

December 12, 2024

Engaging Tradition: The Need for Honest Reflection

Christian doctrine, and the tradition in which it is found, is important, but we must...

December 10, 2024

Pro-Life Values: A Call For Consistency In Actions

Over the weekend, I noticed more and more people are getting sick. At my local...

December 08, 2024

A Journey of Grace: The Story of Mary and Anne

The mother of God, Mary,  a remarkable woman, was herself born of another remarkable woman,...

December 06, 2024

God’s Plan For Creation Is Theosis Not Perdition

God created everything, making it all good. To be sure, it is not good in...

December 04, 2024

Christians Often Are The Cause Of Their Own Problems

There is a story concerning St. John of Damascus indicating that his right hand had...

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