Powered by RedCircle “Well, brothers, when shall we begin to do good?” St Philip Neri was known to start conversation with this thought-provoking question. His warm and personal approach made it easy for people to relate to him. They were…
Powered by RedCircle “Well, brothers, when shall we begin to do good?” St Philip Neri was known to start conversation with this thought-provoking question. His warm and personal approach made it easy for people to relate to him. They were…
On this Second Sunday of Advent, the Church invites us to reflect on the character of St. John the Baptist and his role in preparing the way for the coming of Jesus. Talk about having Faith! Just imagine the scene.…
This post is part of our Lenten series, journeying the Stations of the Cross. In this reflection on the Seventh Station of the Cross, Jesus Falls for the Second Time, Contributor Sefanit takes us into the vulnerability of God’s unique call…
Powered by RedCircle As we enter into this fourth week of Advent, we light the last purple candle on our Advent wreaths, representing peace. This is considered “The Candle of Love” or “The Angel Candle” as the angels announced the…
Editor’s Note: The following is part 2 of 2 of a live Crowdcast talk on What Does it Mean to Be Fully Alive?! by Sefanit Stefanos and Danielle Knight. You can read and watch part 1 by Danielle here from 4/28/21. These talks are…
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving God who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day. God will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.…
Tell us, Mary: say what thou didst see upon the way. The tomb the Living did enclose; I saw Christ’s glory as He rose!” Victimae Paschali, Sequence for Easter Sunday Victimae Paschali Laudes, the medieval sequence chanted before the proclamation of…
Every year on March 25th, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the mystery wherein God takes on flesh and comes to dwell in the womb of Mary. This mystery has always had a special place…
I love being hospitable. Opening my home and welcoming others into it. Cooking for friends and loving them through service. It has always been something that has come very naturally to me. Up until recently, however, I was single. Now,…
There was a time in my life I did not enjoy the season of Lent. All the talk about sacrifice and penance, it always felt like a punishment. Like choking down brussel sprouts at dinner in order to enjoy dessert,…
