The next day, I talked to a friend who is a wealth of Catholic knowledge. I asked him my question about Jesus cursing the fig tree to which he replied, “Oh! That’s a really rich story with a lot packed in.” … Continue readingMe and the Fig Tree
Several months ago, my husband became involved with a ministry called St. Paul Street Evangelization. He goes out into the community and talks to random passersby, handing out rosaries or other religious items. Recently, he asked me if I wanted to go. My answer was … Continue readingAn Introvert’s Guide to Evangelization
The Mass three weekend’s ago was perfect. Of course, every Mass is technically perfect, but this one felt like the beginning when the liturgy was new to us and we were breathlessly aware of being part of the worship of the millenia with the cloud of … Continue readingOur God is Here
Lectio divina is a truly powerful prayer. It’s a prayer with a formula to follow rather than specific words to say and meditate on. In these lectio divina posts I have been using the upcoming Sunday Gospel readings. However, you can use this anytime you … Continue readingLectio Divina: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (2016)
Before we begin this week’s lectio divina practice, please have this Sunday’s Gospel reading in front of you. For each of the four sections below, you will want to prayerfully read the Gospel passage before reading the section. For a quick review of lectio divina, … Continue readingLectio Divina: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2016)