Celebrating St. James, Apostle
There is something about Jesus that makes a claim on a person. St. James knew that at first hand.
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Preparing to celebrate St Mary Magdalene (and many more)
An interview with one of the co-authors of the Meet the Saints Family Storybook and Facilitator Guide (available as a free download!).
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Celebrating Independence Day as a disciple of Jesus Christ
By including Independence Day on our calendar of feasts, our church made me rethink the meaning of the Fourth of July.
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Celebrating St. Peter & St. Paul, Apostles
There is no moment on earth when I met Jesus in the flesh, but like Peter and Paul in this image, I too stand at his feet.
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Celebrating the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Today we celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist. If there is one thing he preached and practiced, it was the grace of God — which has practical consequences for us.
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Celebrating St. Barnabas, Apostle
Today the church honors St. Barnabas, Apostle. This image makes more evident how extraordinary he was – and how we are called to proclaim the gospel in our day, as he did in his.
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Liturgical Year
Honoring the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today, as we celebrate the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we honor all the embraces throughout history between women through whom God is still at work.
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Celebrating Pentecost
We see many images on Pentecost: tongues of fire, winged doves. But what the Bible actually says is slightly different from what we see – and helps me in my parenting.
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Celebrating the Ascension
Today we celebrate the Ascension, one of the major feasts of the church. As a parent, I’m struck by this ancient image.
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Honoring St. Philip & St. James, Apostles
St. Philip and St. James remind us that ordinary people responding to Jesus Christ can change the course of human history – whether you celebrate them at home today or tomorrow.
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