Saint Andrew was a pioneer in many ways. His festival is often the first major Christian feast celebrated after the beginning of the Christian year to commemorate his status of being the “first called.”
Saint Andrew’s Evangelism Read Post »
Born a member of the Ojibwe people in Canada, Enmegahbowh’s name means “he who prays for his people while standing.”
“The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God,” begins not with Jesus Christ, but with
To the Glory of God and in memory of Saint Mark… Read Post »
This scene feels like my life in the times when I have more things to do than there is time to do them.
St Joseph was faithful – even when exhausted. Read Post »
Following Jesus takes a heap of patience.
St. Matthias stayed the course and waited on God. So can I. Read Post »
Jesus builds his church on the confession of a man with a sketchy record when it comes to firm faith.
On the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter, I notice his faith and his doubt. Read Post »
“The Triumph of the Innocents” reframes the story. Ultimately, Herod lost.
I remember the Feast of the Holy Innocents – and that hope is hard to kill. Read Post »
The frontier to which God is calling you might be as close as a relative or friend.
St. Andrew may have traveled far. But for many of us, the call is much closer. Read Post »
Unlike the other gospelwriters, Luke includes the events surrounding and supporting the birth of Christ.
The Feast of St. Luke gives early notice of the Feast of the Nativity. Read Post »
“Follow me” doesn’t even feel like a question. There’s a sense of urgency to the call of Jesus.
St. Matthew teaches fearlessness–and the urgency of Christ’s call. Read Post »