On the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter, I notice his faith and his doubt.
Jesus builds his church on the confession of a man with a sketchy record when it comes to firm faith.
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St. John looks for Jesus – and so do we.
As the detritus of Christmas surrounds us, where do we see Jesus?
Word and Deed – The Feast of St. Stephen
I want my kids to be tender with the vulnerable and disadvantaged, serving their neighbor with compassion. I also want them to be able to share the Good News of how God is working in their lives.
The story of St. Nicholas is worth celebrating. (His feast is December 6th.)
Telling the story of St. Nicholas provides an antidote to what can be a consumer-oriented season.
St. Andrew may have traveled far. But for many of us, the call is much closer.
The frontier to which God is calling you might be as close as a relative or friend.
Parenting, Saints
Meeting the Saints in our Bedtime Stories
Meet the Saints has served as a springboard for my son and me to talk about God, our faith and our relationships with other people in new ways.
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St. Simon & St. Jude: Never Too Punk Rock for Jesus
The disciples would be seen as misfits in tension with the established social norms and hierarchies. Sounds pretty punk rock to me.
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St. James of Jerusalem, Pillar of the Church
How many of our current events—in politics or in our church deliberations—get stuck in frustrating stalemates?
The Feast of St. Luke gives early notice of the Feast of the Nativity.
Unlike the other gospelwriters, Luke includes the events surrounding and supporting the birth of Christ.
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Coins, Berries, Daisies, and Animals: Celebrating Early Autumn Feast Days
Special days aren’t just for Advent and Lent, they happen throughout the year. By observing just a few, we enrich our faith, and the faith of our family.